Making sense of the unknown

You already have the tools to make sense of the chaos around you. Your experiences, attention, theories, and judgments form a system that turns complexity into clarity. These four elements support you in thriving in an unpredictable world.

Experiences: The Raw Data of Your Map

Experiences are your data points. Every success, failure, and observation you’ve lived through contributes to a reservoir of raw material. They give context and texture to your understanding of the world—the more varied your experiences, the richer your data pool.

Attention: The Compass That Guides You

Attention is your compass. In a world of distractions, your ability to focus separates clarity from clutter. It’s not about seeing everything—it’s about zeroing in on what truly matters and tuning out the rest. The direction of your attention defines the scope of your map.

Theories: The Frameworks Connecting the Dots

Theories are your blueprints. These are the frameworks that help you connect the dots between your experiences and your goals. Theories allow you to predict outcomes and act with intention. They don’t have to be perfect—they need to be useful.

Judgments: Turning Maps into Action

Judgments are your final step. They take the map you’ve built and help you decide what to do next. Judgment turns the hypothetical into the practical, anchoring your choices in your constructed reality.

It is your map

Combining these four elements reduces life’s chaos into something you can work with. It’s not about always being right—it’s about having a system that keeps evolving.

Your map will never be perfect, but it will always be yours. And that’s what makes it powerful.