The plateau principle

Why your strengths become limitations

"You seem restless," my friend observed over dinner.

I paused, fork suspended halfway to my mouth. The word hadn't occurred to me, but as soon as she said it, something clicked into place.

"I suppose I am," I admitted. "Everything's going well, but it all feels... predictable."

She nodded, unsurprised. "You've plateaued."

The word hung in the air between us…