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In Episode 289 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, host Govindh Jayaraman takes us deeper into the next evolution of his work: The Edge of the Napkin. This isn’t just about wisdom captured in simple strokes anymore — it’s about stepping into the tension between friction and flow, and understanding the rhythms of creativity and growth.  The napkin for this episode sets the stage: a stick figure caught between jagged lines of friction and the upward curve of flow, alongside two key modes — Seminal (Spark) and Gestational (Build). At its heart, the question posed is simple but powerful: Are you in Spark mode or Build mode?    The Tension Between Friction and Flow  Every leader, entrepreneur, and creator knows what it feels like to get stuck in friction — the drag, the obstacles, the resistance that makes progress feel like walking through mud. Yet, on the other side of that resistance lies flow — the state where energy aligns, momentum builds, and forward motion feels effortless.  Flow isn’t luck. It’s the resu