{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"My 3 Polarities for 2026","description":"Most people spend their lives trying to eliminate tension: Work or rest. Control or flow. Clarity or creativity. But a well-lived life isn\u2019t free of tension\u2014it\u2019s guided by how we hold it. In this podcast, I walk through the three polarities I\u2019m using to guide my life and work in 2026, and reflect on how last year\u2019s polarities shaped some of my most meaningful experiences\u2014from sailing and writing to health, family, and business. Rather than problems to solve, these are tensions to navigate\u2014and learning to hold both sides has quietly changed how I make decisions, set direction, and define success. My three 3 Polarities for 2026 are: Mythos \u2013 Method Living a meaningful story and building the discipline to bring it to life. Compass \u2013 Wind Setting a clear direction while adapting to changing conditions. Precision \u2013 Poetry Writing and thinking with clarity without losing what moves people. Along the way, I also reflect on: Why \u201cbalance\u201d often leads to frustration How experience earns you the right to loosen your grip What sailing teaches us about leadership and decision-making Why rest isn\u2019t laziness\u2014and control isn\u2019t always wisdom This conversation is for leaders, advisors, creators, and anyone who senses that life is asking for integration, not optimization. If you\u2019ve ever felt pulled between two good things\u2014and wondered why choosing one never feels right\u2014this podcast is for you. ","author_name":"Between Now and Success","author_url":"http:\/\/www.stevesanduski.com","html":"