Laws of the Universe
- John Karras
- Jul 5
- 2 min read
BY Matt Gray
Matt’s profile: linkedin.com/in/mattgray1
Website: founderos.com
The smartest people I know don't work harder than everyone else. They just follow better rules.
3 laws of the universe that are surprisingly accurate:
1. Murphy's Law
"Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong."
Call it preparation, not pessimism. The calmest operators I know expect friction, so they build for it:
• Buffers in their schedule
• Backups for their systems
• Margin in their budgets
When you plan for things to break, chaos turns into calm. You stop reacting. You start anticipating.
2. Kidlin's Law
"When you write down a problem clearly, the matter is half solved."
Most problems aren't hard. They're just blurry. A confused mind makes zero progress.
So before you try to fix anything, put it on paper:
• What's actually wrong?
• What does "solved" look like?
• What's the smallest next step?
Clarity on the page becomes clarity in action. The page is where confusion goes to die.
3. Falkland Law
"When there is no need to make a decision, don't make a decision."
Not every choice needs to be made today. Forcing a decision before its time drains your energy and clouds your judgment. Often the wise move is to wait:
• Let the situation reveal itself
• Gather more information
• Protect your focus for what truly matters
Patience isn't passive. It's a strategy.
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