My husband is developing a fondness for moss. After several years of trying to get grass to grow where moss thrives, he is finally learning to respect and welcome the moss. Why anyone would ever expect grass to be a universal solution for yards is beyond me, but that is the American way and it can be hard to shake these preconceived notions for how things should be done and how they should look. Grass simply can’t be expected to thrive in every possible situation.

Preconceived notions do not just drive ludicrous lawn longings. They also drive daily business habits. Where are you trying to fill a round hole with a square peg? Where are you insisting on consistency for the sake of consistency? Where are your expectations for employees causing nothing more than frustration for them and you? Where are you striving for “green lawn” goals that aren’t really very important? Where are you hoping practice will make perfect despite no progress?

If something isn’t working, stop doing it! Reexamine both the goal and your approach. If only moss will grow in your shady, sandy yard, learn to love the moss!