Life is a systemic. And it doesn't wait for our 5-year plan
- Nicola Arnese
- Mar 22
- 2 min read
Just when everything feels under control, plans set, vision clear; life adds a new variable.
A few days ago, my father fell and broke his femur. It’s not uncommon at his age, and doctors are optimistic.
But surgery and long rehabilitation now shape the next six months. Adaptation is required. For him. For us. For the system we belong to.
This isn’t an exception. It’s how life operates.
Think of the pandemic: we adapted, shifted, reimagined. Then, slowly, we forgot.
We forget we live in a systemic universe, where every change in one part affects the whole. We keep pretending control is permanent. We set goals, structure timelines, define outcomes.
And yet… the system always invites us back to presence, flexibility, and interdependence.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲?
So maybe it’s time to stop worshipping plans.
Let's choose a North Star. A value, not a finish line. A “why,” not a “what.”
Then build today. One brick at a time.
Because we are not solo travelers. We are part of something larger. And the system always knows.
Self awareness questions:
What is this moment revealing about the system you’re part of—and your role within it?
If you stopped holding on to the plan, and listened deeply to what the system is asking now, what would shift for you?
What value could guide you through this transition with presence and purpose, even without knowing the full path ahead?
Nicola Arnese supports individuals and teams in navigating uncertainty with presence, clarity, and alignment. His approach to business coaching, talent coaching, and group coaching invites clients to focus less on rigid plans and more on adaptive growth rooted in values. If you're facing change or seeking direction, you’re welcome to schedule a free, non-binding coaching session. to access a Pro bono coaching cycles. I offer these sessions during my free hours to ensure no conflicts with my other business responsibilities. This may require some flexibility in scheduling.