The Porsche Decoy

Metaphorical Narrative

On the street, a sleek car approaches. For a second your heart leaps — is that the Maserati? The big one, the marker of destiny?

Then closer, you see it’s not. It’s a Porsche. Polished, respectable, admired by many. But something’s missing. That wide-open mouth, that bold presence that can’t be mistaken.

This is the ego’s favorite trick: offer you a lookalike, a decoy. A success that seems safe, close enough to feel real, but never enough to prove the leap. The Porsche decoy whispers, “Stay here. This is possible. Don’t reach further.”

Core Insight

The ego is comfortable with almost. Almost winning, almost free, almost enough. Why? Because almost doesn’t destroy its script.

True bigness terrifies it — because once the Maserati moment arrives, there is no going back. The proof is visible, undeniable, and ego loses its grip.

So the Porsche decoy isn’t failure. It’s compromise. It’s the ego negotiating: accept what seems possible today, not what could be.

But your life is not meant for decoys. The real leap requires stepping past what feels acceptable now, and reaching for what ego says is too much.

Saturday Experiment

1. Spot the Decoy
   When you’re offered something that feels like “almost enough,” ask: Is this the Porsche, or the Maserati?

2. Refuse Safe Comfort
   Say no to the option that just maintains ego’s control.

3. Choose the CAN BE
   Take one action that aligns with the bigger road — even if it feels oversized for today. That’s how you call the Maserati closer.

Sunday Reflection

• Where in your life are you accepting “almost” instead of undeniable proof?
• How does ego sell you on safe, polished decoys?
• What would it look like to reach past “possible today” into “what can be”?