Coherence and adaptability are different kinds of strength.

· Bits and Bobs 6/3/24

Coherence is the ability to do, to stand out from the noise, to thrive.

Adaptability is the ability to react, to change, to adapt, to survive.

You want both coherence and adaptability.

Coherence is easy to see even quickly at a distance.

Adaptability is subtle, indirect, harder to notice unless you look carefully.

Too often people only go after coherence, because it is more legible and obvious.

Coherence without adaptability makes a thing brittle and prone to death when the context changes.

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