Mnemonic from the entertaining and informative book Made to Stick.

Make your idea sticky

The rest just foes to the overflow. I learned this from our guide Eric on Mount Rainier. Very helpful if you’re hiking and looking to stay hydrated and conserve water. But actually I find it a sensible approach for every day.

Our bodies can absorb 1 cup of water in 15 mins

Ask for what you need or it’s on you if you don’t get it.

The frame change for me was that you’re not owed anything. It’s on you to help yourself and help others out in the process.