Things to be clear on:
- now:
- what am I doing (goals)
- why am I doing it (what drives me)
- how am I doing it, is there an easier way
- past: how am I doing
- future: what needs to be done
see also: questions
Need:
- systems for offloading/capturing info
- reminders of the what and the why
- feedback loop: data -> analysis -> adjustment
There’s a difference between “pretty clear” and “really clear”. From Essentialism:
Clarity equals success.
When there is a lack of clarity, people waste time and energy on the trivial many. When they have sufficient levels of clarity, they are capable of greater breakthroughs and innovations—greater than people even realize they ought to have—in those areas that are truly vital.
When there is a serious lack of clarity about what the team stands for and what their goals and roles are, people experience confusion, stress, and frustration. When there is a high level of clarity, on the other hand, people thrive.