Building lasting experiences and relationships requires a strategic approach to managing effort, risk, and well-being. Underpromise and overdeliver to [[Play the long game]]. Underpromising means setting realistic or modest expectations, helping you maintain sustainable intensity and avoid burnout. It minimizes the risk of failure. Be sure to [[Learn extensively and continuously]] to keep expectations realistic without making them underwhelming in the face of increasing complexity. Overdelivering means exceeding those expectations within sustainable intensity and building a reputation for reliability and excellence. This reinforces trust, strengthens relationships, and opens the door to future opportunities.