Doing the work of strategy involves the refinement of frameworks of thinking and action, and the improvement of one’s skill at enacting the actions required by said frameworks, toward the end of desirable outcomes. The selection and implementation of every objective framework requires the application of subjectivity, to the end of clarity of purpose, empiricism to the end of accuracy of perception, and objectivity toward the end of efficacy of action. Therefore, in order to do the work of strategy one must be keenly aware of and diligent in advancing their aptitudes in each of these modes of thinking. Subjective clarity is essential for understanding the nature of desirable outcomes. Empiricism is essential in figuring out whether or not you’re achieving your goals — to what degree are the outcomes you expected to generate by employing your objective framework actually happening and driving you toward your desired subjective interest. And it is through objective analysis and synthesis that we form, refine, and execute the processes involved in effecting outcomes $^i$.

In this exciting conclusion to part one we’re going to:

• meet Ada, whose story is a cautionary tale of good intentions and muddled thinking
• learn more about the harmonization of the three pillars of effective thinking
• see how to avoid map-and-territory mistakes
• give a little nod to what makes us human, or rather hnau

The rest of this chapter will become available following the success of this Kickstarter campaign.

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