The Fox Out-Foxed!

A fox. If you think of your self as a "fox;" smart and cunning, tread carefully. I've been there. I've been "foxy" trying my best to assess the situation, to maximize my potential upside. Sometimes the fox can out-fox himself. So then, an experienced fox also has to wonder, "Is this a case where I'm trying to be too clever? Have I out-clevered myself?"  And I guess there's nothing worse than a self-reflecting fox. Instead of acting in the moment, on instinct, you are stuck in analyzing the situation. Doubt and confusion are at odds with smarts and cleverness.  You have to hope you haven't set yourself up to make a real hash of things. You can see victory, you can see defeat. And you are torn.