Lenses · Lens
Fieldcraft
Practical heuristics learned from how experienced practitioners prepare, notice signals, and reduce friction in a domain.
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Legacy collections: Insider.
A lens is an additional classification dimension. Future hacks and protocols should still identify the concrete Topic they address.
- Be Ready to Adjust Your Plans Based on New Information or Changing CircumstancesBe ready to adjust your plans based on new information or changing circumstances. Flexibility is key to staying relevant and effective.
- Build a Support Map Around Specific NeedsMap the kinds of support you sometimes need, identify appropriate people or communities for each kind, make specific requests that are easy to decline, and protect reciprocity and
- Even If You're Unsure, Act with Confidence in Your Actions and DecisionsEven if you're unsure, act with confidence in your actions and decisions. This often leads to better outcomes and builds your actual confidence over time.
- Spend a Bit of Time Each Day Reading up on Your Industry or InterestsSpend a bit of time each day reading up on your industry or interests. Join online groups, follow experts, and subscribe to newsletters.
- Get the Info You Need, Weigh Your Options, and Make a Decision Without OverthinkingGet the info you need, weigh your options, and make a decision without overthinking.
- Take Time Regularly to Reflect on Your Actions, Decisions, and OutcomesTake time regularly to reflect on your actions, decisions, and outcomes. Think about what worked well and what could be improved.
- Before Jumping into Something, Think About What Could Go Wrong and How Likely ItBefore jumping into something, think about what could go wrong and how likely it is. Plan how to handle those risks if they come up.
- Apply Your Inside Knowledge to Make Better DecisionsApply your inside knowledge to make better decisions. For example, use your understanding of market trends to guide investments or career moves.
- Meet and Connect with People Who Are Good at What They DoMeet and connect with people who are good at what they do. Attend events, use LinkedIn, and have real conversations to grow your network.
- Pay Attention to People's Body Language and Tone of Voice to Understand Their FeelingsPay attention to people's body language and tone of voice to understand their feelings and reactions.