Accepting your limitations, stepping more fully into them, is precisely how you build a saner, freer, more accomplished, socially connected and enchantment-filled life.

For finite humans, the time for that has to be now.The future destroys the present.

You’re pretty much free to do whatever you like. You need only face the consequences.To make a decision – any decision – is to take ownership of the situation instead.

The only two questions, at any moment of choice in life, is what the price is, and whether or not it’s worth paying.

Completion of any task replenishes energy, rather than using it up.

The main difference between those who accomplish great things anyway and those who don’t is that the former don’t mind not knowing.

The truth is that no work you bring into concrete existence could ever meet the perfect standards in your mind.

Beyond the mountains, there are always more mountains, at least until you reach the final mountain before your time on earth comes to an end.In the meantime, few things are more exhilarating than mountaineering.

Often the real challenge, in building an accomplished and absorbing life, is learning to let go.

In an age of attention scarcity, the greatest act of good citizenship may be learning to withdraw your attention from everything except the battles you’ve chosen to fight.

When you start to view each day not as a matter of paying off a debt, but as an opportunity to move a small-but-meaningful number of items over your done list, you’ll find yourself making better choices about what to focus on.

It’s often more helpful to ask: What if this task might be a lot easier than I’d been assuming?

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12 Powerful Lessons from “Meditations for Mortals”

A map for a liberating journey toward a more meaningful life—a journey that begins where we actually find ourselves, not with a fantasy of where we’d like to be—from the New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks Addressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Meditations for Mortals offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls “imperfectionism.” It helps us tackle challenges as they crop up in our daily lives: our finite time, the lure of distraction, the impossibility of doing anything perfectly. How can we embrace our nonnegotiable limitations? Or make good decisions when there’s always too much to do? How do we shed the illusion that life will really begin as soon as we can “get on top of everything”? Reflecting on quotations drawn from philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, and self-help, Burkeman explores a combination of practical tools and daily shifts in perspective. The result is a life-enhancing and surprising challenge to much familiar advice—and a profound yet entertaining crash course in living more fully. To be read either as a four-week “retreat of the mind” or devoured in one or two sittings, Meditations for Mortals will be a source of solace and inspiration, and an aid to a saner, freer, and more enchantment-filled life. In anxiety-inducing times, it is rich in truths we have never needed more.

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<ul><li>Learning about customers should never stop.</li><li>Teams should gather feedback every week.</li><li>Small, frequent updates make products better.</li></ul>

1. Always Keep Learning

<ul><li>Teams need to talk to customers regularly.</li><li>Working together leads to better ideas.</li><li>Decisions should be based on real customer needs.</li></ul>

2. Product Teams Should Stay Connected to Customers

<ul><li>A visual tool that helps find the best solutions.</li><li>Breaks big problems into smaller ones.</li><li>Stops teams from rushing into bad solutions.</li></ul>

3. Use the Opportunity Solution Tree

<ul><li>Have conversations with customers every week.</li><li>Ask open-ended questions to understand their real problems.</li><li>Focus on what they’ve done, not what they say they’ll do.</li></ul>

4. Talk to Customers the Right Way

<ul><li>Teams should know what success looks like.</li><li>Focus on solving real problems, not just adding features.</li><li>A good goal helps both the business and the customer.</li></ul>

5. Set Clear Goals

<ul><li>Don’t spend too much time or money on unproven ideas.</li><li>Use small tests like prototypes or A/B tests.</li><li>Collect real customer feedback before making big decisions.</li></ul>

6. Test Ideas Quickly

<ul><li>Engineers, designers, and product managers should work together.</li><li>Everyone should help in finding the best solutions.</li><li>Good teamwork leads to better decisions.</li></ul>

7. Work as a Team

<ul><li>Not all customer requests should become features.</li><li>Pick problems that will have the biggest impact.</li><li>Use data and customer feedback to make smart choices.</li></ul>

8. Focus on the Most Important Problems

<ul><li>Just sharing numbers isn’t enough—tell stories.</li><li>Stories help teams understand real customer struggles.</li><li>Real-life examples make insights more useful.</li></ul>

9. Use Storytelling to Share Insights

<ul><li>Discovery should be part of daily work, not a one-time task.</li><li>Teams should always look for ways to improve.</li><li>Learning together helps teams build better products.</li></ul>

10. Make Learning a Habit

"If you haven't had the good fortune to be coached by a strong leader or product coach, this book can help fill that gap and set you on the path to success." - Marty Cagan How do you know that you are making a product or service that your customers want? How do you ensure that you are improving it over time? How do you guarantee that your team is creating value for your customers in a way that creates value for your business? In this book, you'll learn a structured and sustainable approach to continuous discovery that will help you answer each of these questions, giving you the confidence to act while also preparing you to be wrong. You'll learn to balance action with doubt so that you can get started without being blindsided by what you don't get right. If you want to discover products that customers love-that also deliver business results-this book is for you.

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Teresa Torres is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Teresa Torres has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Teresa Torres's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Continuous Discovery Habits

The Path to success goes through the lanes of loneliness

Success is a journey, not a destination. While many dream of achieving greatness, few truly understand the cost it demands. One of the harshest yet undeniable truths about success is that it often requires solitude. When you devote yourself wholeheartedly to a passion, the world around you begins to shift—sometimes in ways you never anticipated.

The Path to Success Goes Through the Lanes of Loneliness

To excel in any field, you must be deeply committed. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, athlete, or writer, passion demands time, effort, and an almost obsessive focus. You spend late nights perfecting your craft, pushing yourself beyond limits, and making sacrifices that others may not understand. In the process, social gatherings take a backseat, casual friendships fade, and moments of loneliness become a common companion.

The Price of Passion

While loneliness might seem like a drawback, it can be a powerful ally. Solitude allows for deep introspection, sharper creativity, and a stronger sense of self. Many successful individuals credit their quiet moments as the birthplace of their greatest ideas. Instead of resisting loneliness, embrace it as a phase of transformation—an opportunity to build resilience and character.

Embracing the Solitude

The journey to success may feel isolating, but it doesn’t mean you will be alone forever. As you progress, you will attract like-minded individuals who share your vision and values. Your circle may become smaller, but it will be filled with people who understand and support your ambitions. The key is to strike a balance—staying true to your dreams while cherishing meaningful relationships.

The Light at the End

Somethings about success that not many people will tell you , is the cost that comes with it.

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<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Steal like an artist</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don't wait until you know who you are to get started</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Write the book you want to read</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Use your hands</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Side projects and hobbies are important</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The secret: Do good work and share it with people</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Geography is no longer our master</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Be nice</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Be boring</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Creativity is subtraction</li></ol>

The 10 Things:

Every artist gets asked the question."Where do you get your ideas?"The honest artist answers,"I steal them."Look at all that is around you.  Steal the ideas as they flow into your brain.

How to look at the World (Like an Artist)

"The only art I'll ever study is stuff that I can steal from."

Nine out of ten times when people call something "original" they just don't know the reference or original source that sparked the idea."There is nothing new under the sun." Ecclesiastes 1:9

Nothing is Original

Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But since no one is listening, everything must be said again.

Take your ideas and run❗️Paint the painting you want to paintPlay the music you want to playWrite the books you want others to readCreate the products others will loveTake your ideas and just run with them❗️

Go Make Stuff

Create two spaces: Digital (we all have those) and AnalogYour Analog Station:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">markers</li><li class="ql-align-justify">stickie notes</li><li class="ql-align-justify">scissors</li><li class="ql-align-justify">tape</li><li class="ql-align-justify">paper</li><li class="ql-align-justify">keep all digital products away and just create</li></ul>

Make Space for your Best Work

"The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life."

Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing.Some of the best ideas come from a place of boring.Multiple projects happening at the same time allow you to bounce back and forth between them in the event things get boring with one.Move to another, and then another, and then back again.

Practice Productive Procrastination

Do good work and share it with people.Wonder at something, then invite others to come and wonder with you.When you open up your process and invite others in,  you learn.  Learn from their comments and reactions.Find inspiration from others.Personal Note: I took a lot of my painting inspiration from Bob Ross, just like the author Austin Kleon did.Everyone loves "Happy little trees."

Not so Secret Formula

Want to learn from the best❓Stand next to them, watch, listen, absorb.You Will Need:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Curiosity</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Kindness</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stamina</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A willingness to look stupid</li></ul>If you ever find yourself in the situation where you are the most talented person in the room, leave the room and find a new one.

Stand Next to the Talent

Avoid the desire to correct all the stupid mistakes you find out there.Focus on making something special over picking fights online.Waste not your energy on the stupid, the incorrect, or the ignorant.Resist the dopamine hit that comes with being right or judging.Focus on your own mastery.

Go Make Something Special

"Complain about the way other people make software by making software."

Want to continue to be a well of inspiration❓Take care of yourself.Eat the right foods.Drink plenty of water.Exercise and move.Get proper regenerative sleep.Read the right books and listen to the right music.Your body is your number one asset.  Protect it, treat it right.

Take Care of Yourself

Give yourself the honor of creating and maintaining a praise file.Fill it with all the positive reactions you receive.Emails.  News articles.  Blog posts.  Podcasts. Text messages.Review these during those times of doubt.These are reminders of your greatness.  Your impact on others.When the negative self talk, or ability questioning in your head begins - STOP, consult the praise file.Remember who you are❗️

Create a Praise File

"Telling yourself you have all the time in the world, all the money in the world, all the colors in the palette, anything you want - that just kills creativity."

The right constraints can lead to your very best work.Limitations can draw out our creativity.Create with what you have.Make a movie using only your iPhone.Paint with only 3 colors.Start a business with absolutely no money.Don't wait until you have it all to get started.  Start with what you have and simply move.

True Artistry Comes from what is Left Out

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"10 things nobody told you about being creative."

You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A manifesto for the digital age, Steal Like an Artist is a guide whose positive message, graphic look and illustrations, exercises, and examples will put readers directly in touch with their artistic side. When Mr. Kleon was asked to address college students in upstate New York, he shaped his speech around the ten things he wished someone had told him when he was starting out. The talk went viral, and its author dug deeper into his own ideas to create Steal Like an Artist, the book. The result is inspiring, hip, original, practical, and entertaining. And filled with new truths about creativity: Nothing is original, so embrace influence, collect ideas, and remix and re-imagine to discover your own path. Follow your interests wherever they take you. Stay smart, stay out of debt, and risk being boring—the creative you will need to make room to be wild and daring in your imagination.

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Society, Arts & Culture

I’m a writer who draws. I make art with words and books with pictures. Author of Steal Like An Artist and other bestsellers. Visit my website: http://austinkleon.com/

Austin Kleon

Steal Like an Artist

The author aims to demystify personal finance, making it less intimidating and even enjoyable. The book uses humor and real-life stories to illustrate key concepts. "Like I said, managing your money can be enjoyable . . . and even, dare I say, fun."

Personal Finance is Approachable and Fun

The book stresses the importance of understanding your own money mindset, which is shaped by various factors, including your upbringing and financial fears. "The way you handle money is primarily driven by your mental attitude toward it, which is shaped by a number of things, such as your relationship to future thinking, how your parents related to money, and your financial fears." It identifies three common millennial financial mindsets: Team YOLO/FOMO, Team Guarded Optimist, and Team Dreaming About Retirement.

Understanding Your Relationship with Money is Crucial

A core idea is that individuals have a choice to either control their money or be controlled by it. Empowerment comes from understanding and managing money effectively. "You, right now, have a choice: you can either let money control and define your life or you can control it."

Control vs. Being Controlled by Money

The book provides a "scorecard" to assess one's financial knowledge and identify areas for improvement. It covers essential personal finance topics such as debt-to-income ratio, net worth, budgeting, and credit scores.

Financial Literacy and Assessment

The book explores various budgeting methods like the Cash Diet, Tracking Every Penny, and the Envelope System, encouraging readers to find a system that works for them. It emphasizes the importance of tracking spending and understanding where your money is going. The Cash Diet budget is described as: "When you’re out of cash, you’re out of cash. No more spending for the week or month." The Envelope System is: "Each envelope is labeled for a specific part of your budget, such as rent, student loans, emergency fund, pets, etc."

Budgeting Strategies

The book debunks common credit myths and explains how credit scores work, emphasizing the importance of building and maintaining a strong credit history. It clarifies that "checking my credit report(s) will not harm your credit score."

The Importance of Credit

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"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't either way you're right."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Your mindset shapes your reality, and what you believe about yourself affects your success.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A Fixed Mindset believes intelligence and talent are innate and unchangeable.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A Growth Mindset believes abilities can be developed through effort and learning.</li></ul>

The Power of Mindset

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Fixed Mindset: Avoids challenges, fears failure, and sees effort as pointless.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Growth Mindset: Embraces challenges, learns from failure, and values persistence.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Success is not about being smart but about getting smarter through continuous learning.</li></ul>

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">People with a Fixed Mindset see failure as a reflection of their worth.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Those with a Growth Mindset see failure as a way to improve.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The most successful individuals fail fast, learn faster, and keep going.</li></ul>

The Role of Failure

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Growth Mindset leads to higher performance in school, business, and personal life.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Fixed Mindset causes people to stay same because they avoid effort and challenges.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Small mindset shifts can lead to massive long-term results.</li></ul>

How Mindset Affects Success

"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Knowing about Growth Mindset isn’t enough for people as they struggle to apply it consistently.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Without a simple system, they fall back into old habits and never see real change.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Successful people don’t leave growth to chance. They follow a proven system. You're already falling behind if you don’t have a step-by-step plan. Get the exact framework high achievers use to stay on track. 🚀 [<a href="https://anupchouhan.gumroad.com/l/The1-PageSuccessFramework">Click Here Before You Forget</a>]</li></ul>

Most People Stay Stuck Because They Lack a System (Don’t Be One)

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Saying “I can’t do this” shuts down growth; saying “I can’t do this YET” keeps learning open.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"Yet" reinforces that skills are always developing with effort.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Schools and workplaces that teach the power of “yet” create high achievers.</li></ul>

The Power of "Yet"

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Talent matters less than effort, consistent action beats raw intelligence.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The 10,000-hour rule proves that mastery comes from deliberate practice.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hard work isn't just about grinding—it's about learning smarter over time.</li></ul>

Effort vs. Talent

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Fixed Mindset sees criticism as personal; Growth Mindset sees it as valuable feedback.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Challenge = Opportunity—those who reframe setbacks grow the fastest.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Many successful entrepreneurs and athletes actively seek criticism to improve.</li></ul>

Reframing Criticism & Challenges

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Your circle affects your mindset so be around lifelong learners and ambitious people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Companies like Google, Netflix, and Amazon prioritize growth culture over raw talent.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your environment is stronger than willpower so optimize it for success.</li></ul>

Surround Yourself with a Growth-Oriented Environment

"When you stop learning, you start dying."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Growth Mindset isn’t about one-time success—it’s about continuous evolution.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The most fulfilled people never stop learning, adapting, and growing.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Reinventing yourself isn’t scary—it’s the key to long-term success.</li></ul>

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Struggling to grow? Your mindset is the key

From the renowned psychologist who introduced the world to “growth mindset” comes this updated edition of the million-copy bestseller—featuring transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience, and supercharging self-improvement. “Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes “It’s not always the people who start out the smartest who end up the smartest.” After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment. In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love—to transform their lives and your own.

Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success. She has held professorships at Columbia and Harvard Universities, has lectured all over the world, and has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her scholarly book Self-Theories: Their Role in Motivation, Personality, and Development was named Book of the Year by the World Education Federation. Her work has been featured in such publications as The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and she has appeared on Today and 20/20.

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Mindset

<ul><li>Trees use underground fungi to send messages.</li><li>They warn each other about dangers like insects.</li><li>They share food and water with weak or young trees.</li></ul>

1. Trees Talk to Each Other

<ul><li>They take time to grow strong and live longer.</li><li>Trees adjust their growth based on their surroundings.</li><li>Older trees help younger ones by giving shade and nutrients.</li></ul>

2. Trees Grow Slowly but Wisely

<ul><li>Trees release chemicals when they are hurt.</li><li>Some produce bad-tasting substances to keep animals away.</li><li>They send signals to nearby trees to prepare for danger.</li></ul>

3. Trees Can Feel and React

<ul><li>Mother trees send food to their baby trees.</li><li>They help young trees survive harsh weather.</li><li>Trees in groups live longer than lonely trees.</li></ul>

4. Trees Take Care of Their Families

<ul><li>Trees help each other like parts of a big family.</li><li>They keep the air cool and store water.</li><li>A healthy forest is good for all animals and plants.</li></ul>

5. Forests Work Like a Team

<ul><li>Tiny fungi connect tree roots like an internet.</li><li>They help trees get water and minerals.</li><li>Trees give fungi sugar in return.</li></ul>

6. Fungi Help Trees Stay Healthy

<ul><li>Trees remember past droughts and grow deeper roots.</li><li>They change their behavior to survive tough times.</li><li>They pass down knowledge to new trees.</li></ul>

7. Trees Remember Things

<ul><li>Cutting too many trees breaks their connections.</li><li>Planting only one type of tree makes forests weak.</li><li>City trees struggle because they don’t have tree friends.</li></ul>

8. Humans Are Hurting Trees

<ul><li>They lose leaves in winter to save energy.</li><li>Trees know when spring is coming and start growing.</li><li>They prepare for dry seasons by storing water.</li></ul>

9. Trees Change With the Seasons

<ul><li>Trees keep the planet healthy.</li><li>We need to stop cutting trees too fast.</li><li>Caring for forests helps both nature and people.</li></ul>

10. We Must Protect Forests

A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.“Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them.”—The New York Review of BooksNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BRAINPICKINGS • HONORABLE MENTION: SEJ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award • Shortlisted: Audible International Book of the Year Award • Books For a Better Life Award • Indie Choice Award—Nonfiction Book of the YearAre trees social beings? In The Hidden Life of Trees forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration that he has observed in his woodland.“A declaration of love and an engrossing primer on trees, brimming with facts and an unashamed awe for nature.”—Washington Post“Heavily dusted with the glitter of wonderment.”—The New YorkerIncludes a Note From a Forest Scientist by Dr.Suzanne SimardPublished in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

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The Hidden Life of Trees

Identifying the right decision-makers is the most crucial step in any decision-making process. Most companies struggle with this despite having hierarchical structures.

Why Decision-Making Framework?

Two common scenarios hinder modernization: either too few people are engaged, or too many are involved without clear roles. When responsibilities aren't defined, progress stalls regardless of participant numbers.

Problematic Scenarios

The RAPID framework has been adapted to RPIAD (Recommend, Perform, Inform, Accept, Decide) to better suit modernization initiatives. This reordering reflects the practical flow of decision-making processes.

RPIAD order of RAPID framework

For the "Recommend" phase, identify champions and influencers whose endorsement carries weight. Their support is crucial for gaining acceptance from decision-makers.

R like Recommend

The "Perform" category should focus on actual end users who will work with the system daily. Consider how changes will impact their workflow and what support they might need.

P like Perform

The "Inform" role includes everyone who will interact with the system and could provide valuable input. Their feedback might reveal blind spots or opportunities for improvement.

I like Inform

For "Acceptance," validate what formal approval processes are required. Determine what documentation, signatures, or compliance checks must be completed before moving forward.

A like Acceptance

The "Decision" phase requires identifying who holds actual decision-making power. Look beyond titles to find who controls the budget and has final authority.

D like Decision

Describing each person's engagement in steps helps anticipate what information they'll need. Gathering this information upfront simplifies the process later.The inability to make correct decisions hinders most modernization processes. Clear role assignment, especially regarding decision-making authority, is essential for progress.

Clear Roles

Make several attempts to fill in stakeholder data, evaluating each time whether involvement is necessary. This prevents unnecessary complications from too many participants.

Evolutional Process

When implementing new systems, include all stakeholders who might have requirements in the "Inform" category. This ensures comprehensive input before decisions are made.

I best practices

Having a systematic tool like RPIAD can clarify objectives in numerous scenarios. It provides structure to what is often a chaotic and politically charged process.

Summary

RAPID-based modernization is a method to find the right people to engage in change proposal process and achieve success. 

How to utilize RAPID framework to make decisions easier.

[RBM] Finding right Decision Makers

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