Strategy
WHAT we do and HOW we do it must be subordinate to WHY.
Endgame
Knowing what you want in the long run is your north star.
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The foundation of any relationship is trust. Trust can be taken for granted with those we spend more time with. Discipline to not 'overcommit' and to always follow through on commitments we make. Communicate issues with deadlines to all parties involved as early as we see the issue. Robert evolutionary biology reference. Perceive threat to status will undermine behind your back.Evy Poumpouras worked in secret service and... book Becoming Bulletproof.
"Failing to plan is planning to fail."
Flexibility
In unpredictable environment, be fluid not brittle. Open to consider alternates, caution decision fatigue and purpose hijacking.
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Discover Space
Stay alert for headspace, territory, etc where an emerging desire is unfulfilled.. pain points evident in incumbent.
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Self-accountability. Don't blame others for unfavorable outcomes. Don't waste time talking about what could have or should have been done when the problem simply needs to be faced and addressed. Don't try to change other people they will only change if they have the internal drive. If they ask for help sure. If not it is only hurting yourself to try to coach the unwilling and you probably don't understand anyway. Work with what you have, be acountable to yourself and others for your contribution. Be realistic and practical about expectations of others and situations. Robert Greene explains. Deep insights from historical figures in his book Mastery follow curiosity to go on your unique path, but going beyond comfort zone when you require discipline because motivation is transient like the high of a drug. Seasons... go hard in a subject then before total burnout change your focus to a refreshing topic. Workout in a regular pattern not so much that you burnout and stop altogether. Investments require time, not aggressive burst followed by nothing. Audio production to construction management fascinating courses to IT and computer science with time outside of primary job duties.
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