Curiosity Chronicle The Boat-Dragging Problem
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Jan 9, 2026 Explore the thought-provoking topic of letting go of what no longer serves you, as one man's story about a dragging boat sparks a deeper reflection. Discover the power of revisiting New Year's resolutions by focusing on what to leave behind rather than what to add. Delve into how once-helpful habits and relationships can become exhausting burdens when circumstances change. Learn to trust your ability to adapt and build anew as you navigate future challenges, and find out how to identify your own 'boats'.
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The Boat-Dragging Story
- A traveler builds a boat to cross a raging river, then ties it to himself and drags it long after the river is gone.
- The boat becomes a heavy burden that slows his progress across flat, dry land.
When Helpers Become Handcuffs
- Holding on to tools or habits that once served you can cause them to own you instead.
- The trouble starts when the river is gone but you keep dragging the boat along.
Quit Something This Year
- Ask what you should quit this year instead of only asking what to add.
- Identify which boats you still drag that no longer fit the terrain ahead.
