Face What’s In The Way

After envisioning the hoped-for future, it’s time for you to face what’s in the way:

• Be a fair witness
• Pull back the camera
• Sort for impact

Yes, these are the same steps for clarifying what is. But now you are gearing up to take action.

Be A Fair Witness:

How do you handle obstacles? Do you tend to overlook them? Or do obstacles overwhelm you? Treat the obstacles as critical data.

Pull Back The Camera:

It’s time to see what is and the hoped-for future. Think about what it will take to get from what is to the hoped-for future.

Sort For Impact:

Knowing where you are trying to go (hoped-for future) makes it easier for you to sort for impact. Now you prioritize the obstacles and identify the true deal breakers.

These guiding principles are highlighted in Erika Andersen’s book Being Strategic.