Through our actions we manifest our vision. Others judge us by our actions, not simply by our good intentions. Our actions often affect others and may elicit their assessments about our trustworthiness. The world is a rich social context.

If it’s something worth committing oneself to accomplish, design can greatly improve the odds of success.

So much of what we do in life is shaped by our habits. Habits, by definition, are historical artifacts of over-learned practices. In a predictable world, our habits continue to ‘fit’ our world. However, in a changing world, including one where our commitments shift, our habits may be less effective and out of sync with a situation.

Perspective is a distinction about the view I have of my world, looking inward into myself and outward at the world I encounter. What do I notice about myself from where I stand? What can I see when I look out into the world, at others, my relationships and my perceived circumstances?