Efficiency can be overdone. The perfectly optimized system has no margin for error. When everything runs at full capacity, any disruption causes cascading failures.
Life needs slack. Uncommitted time. Unscheduled days. Buffer between appointments. This slack absorbs surprises, allows recovery, and creates space for opportunity.
A packed schedule is fragile. A schedule with margin is resilient. The person with slack can respond to emergencies, seize opportunities, and rest when needed.
Where could you build more slack into your life?