Dear Humans,

You’ve been learning about triangles–scalene, obtuse, right, isosceles. And that’s all important stuff. 

But it’s not really about the triangles. I’ve not come across many isosceles triangles in my real life because isosceles triangles mostly exist in the imaginary plane that hovers over reality.

And yet we spend most of our lives in that imaginary plane. It’s the world of properties, attributes, relations, and rules. It’s the world of ideas. And it’s over the top of every system that you will be a part of for the rest of your life. 

So if you can master a simple system like triangles, you’re better able to navigate complex systems like the workplace, the tax code, politics, and human relations. Look to the isosceles triangle to be your guide.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt