Are you overthinking a minor flaw in your endpapers?

I always figured that wall-tapping thing was mostly superstition. Learning it's earned through practice changes the whole picture. Turns out that gut feeling is a trained skill with wider uses.

Forget patience, it's about trust.

Last fall at the Grand Canyon trailhead, I listened to a couple argue for twenty minutes about the best water filter brand. It completely killed my excitement for the hike before I even took a step. I ended up skipping the walk and just found a quiet spot to watch the sunset instead. Those little conflicts can really drain the joy out of a day outdoors. Now I make a point to tune out gear debates and just enjoy the trail.

Skip them all the time without issue.