Vision

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“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” ~ Proverbs

The Greater the Vision, the Greater the Possibilities

Imagine yourself staring at a chessboard, lost in the tangle of pieces. Suddenly, a move leaps out, clear as day. Not because you’re a grandmaster, but because you finally saw the board differently.

This is the magic of vision.

It's not just about eyesight, it's about perspective, understanding, and the ability to see greater possibilities

Outstanding quarterbacks and point guards have one thing in common, great vision.

They see things differently and thus, better options unfold. Coaches call it “field vision” and it's often the difference between a good player and a game-changer.

But vision isn't just about sports and games.

Throughout history, great leaders and thinkers alike have emphasized its importance.

Even in the Bible, Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish,” underscoring how a clear vision guides individuals and communities.

In Buddhism, “Right View” is the foundation – the very first precept – of the Noble Eightfold Path.

Vision transcends physical sight as well. Studies reveal that blind individuals, through heightened other senses and enhanced mental abilities, develop a different kind of “vision.”

Thus, many blind people can navigate complex environments, solve problems creatively, and possess remarkable spatial awareness.

This episode is a reminder to all to open up your vision; to change your perspective, to see problems and challenges differently,

Different perspectives tend to create new opportunities and unlock insights.

So, how can you cultivate this powerful vision? Here are some tips:

* Question your assumptions: Don’t just accept things at face value. Challenge your own perspective and seek out different viewpoints.

* Practice active listening: Pay attention to others, understand their needs, and see things from their perspective.

* Embrace curiosity: Be open to new experiences and ideas. Step outside your comfort zone and explore the unknown to broaden your vision.

* Think creatively: Don’t be afraid to break the mold and come up with unconventional solutions.

* Reflect and learn: Take time to analyze your experiences and identify areas for improvement.

Remember, vision isn't just about seeing; it’s about understanding, and it’s the foundation of problem-solving.

By taking a step back and taking a fresh look, you’ll discover possibilities hidden in plain sight. Just like this photo below… do you see the inscription?

So, open your mind and/or maybe even squint your eyes; solutions begin with different views.

After all, it’s not always about being the most intelligent, it’s often about being the one who sees the most possibilities.

Enjoy the show!

~mg

P.S.: From the world of statistics: All models are flawed, but some are useful.

With this in mind, we asked Google’s AI experiment Bard to “break” the “Three Circles of Behavior System” model (perhaps a future post).

The short story (no pun intended) is he/she/IT could not.

The best Bard offered: “What about people who aren’t aware of their unconscious stories/thinking?

It’s a good question and a nice attempt. However, an unconscious story is still a story (represented within the model), and that is the point of the latest book, EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY where the latest version of the model was revealed.

BTW: YOU are also invited to try and “break” the “Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” model.

If you think you can, please email or leave comments here.

*Note: ChatGPT’s does not know the model yet, officially published in October of 2022. GPT’s latest update is from January 2022.

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“The Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” / The Grunburg Behavior Model is a holistic, fluid, and dynamic behavior-change model. It’s the first behavior-change model to demonstrate how our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and even our environment vibrate (echo and reverberate) to influence each other.

Hence, the “Echo-System.” Other behavior models represent human behavior in a linear-flow type diagram.Background here.

If you’d like to understand human behavior at an even deeper level, learn more about the “Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” which is featured in the book, “EVERYTHING!”

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