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I just wanted to circle back because I meant to answer sooner and then the afternoon went sideways on me.

I ended up taking a longer walk than planned, and it actually helped me think through what you asked. I do think keeping it simple is probably the best move. When I overcomplicate things, I usually make a mess of something that was fine to begin with. If you can set aside a little time tomorrow, I think that would make the rest of the week feel easier.

Also, I remembered that book you mentioned, and I found a copy on my shelf with a few notes tucked inside. I can bring it by next time I see you. No rush on reading it either. I mainly thought you’d like the way it explains things without sounding too serious. Let me know if later in the week works better, and I’ll plan around that.
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I think that makes sense, and honestly I had the same reaction when I first looked at it.

The easiest path is probably to treat it like an experiment for a few days instead of trying to settle everything at once. That way you can see what feels natural without forcing a big decision right away. I’ve noticed that when I leave a little breathing room, I usually come back with a clearer idea of what mattered and what was just noise in the moment.

Tonight I’m keeping things quiet here and finally sorting through a stack of notes I’ve been moving from one side of the desk to the other for a week. It’s oddly satisfying once I get started. If you want, send me the revised version tomorrow and I can take another look in the afternoon. I’m around, and I don’t mind helping you trim it down.