“The superior pilot uses his superior experience to avoid situations that require the use of his superior skills.”

It’s not strategic laziness, not really.

It’s more of a philosophy.

Consider the martial arts analog: “The black belt fighter uses his history of violence to avoid fights that require the use of his ability to hurt people.”

Pretty standard.

Or consider the mechanical analog: “A wise driver, driving a car that has a maximum speed of 200 mph, avoids situations that require him to drive at 200 mph.”

Excess capacity is both a buffer, and an insurance policy.

It’s interesting because it is the opposite of those that can’t do, teach.

It’s something more akin to those that can do, avoid living a life where they must do. And if they love the craft, they teach.