NORTHERN PLANNER

So the incomparable Roger Federer has won another Grand Slam. Like most sports geniuses, he seems to be able to bend the laws of physics, just like the way Ali seemed to float across the ring or Michael Jordan seemed to hang in the air. But sometimes, having such mutant like gifts can make things harder.

He always had the skill, but he lost matches thanks to being too much of a natural.  Because he could play so many shots instinctively, he had too much time to think. It wasn’t until later that he learned to handle the confusing choice his skills presented to him.

I’m sure there’s a parallel in there for what it’s like being a young planner sifting through all the brilliant free advice out there on blogs and stuff.