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I have had a lot on my mind lately. Much of it has to do with what I need to do to be more successful (read: assertive) in my life. A friend has told me I'm simply going through growing pains and as much as I accept this as what is happening, it doesn't make it any easier to accept these changes. He offered me something to read that I found surprisingly relevant. Here's an excerpt:

"Mission tactics is the term used to describe the exercise of command authority by a leader. Mission tactics places the relationship of command, control, and communications in proper perspective by emphasizing the predominance of command. This emphasis on command, rather than control, provides for initiative, the acceptance of risk, and the rapid seizure of opportunities on the battlefield. Mission tactics can be viewed as freedom of action for the leader to execute his mission in the way he sees fit, rather than being told how to do it. Mission tactics reinforced by the knowledge of the higher commander's intent and focused on a main effort establishes the necessary basis for small-unit leadership."

Yes, I've been reading military techniques and although much of it is a bit much for a civilian like me, a lot of it is sensible and logical. I'm not suggesting that I need to enlist in the Navy to be happier in my life, but I can appreciate when something is intricately planned. And then I had a realization. Perhaps that's the root of my problems: I am too planned. I need to learn to let go and just let things happen. C'est la vie, non?