A few summers ago, I planned a casual volleyball match with some friends at a local park. The weather was perfect. I brought snacks, water, and of course, my portable net. Everything was ready—or so I thought. We set up the net, tied it tight, and stepped back to admire it. But almost immediately, someone said, “This net looks a little high.” Another person responded, “No, I think it’s fine.” And just like that, the game was on pause. It hadn’t occurred to me that there were act...
