You filled in the diagram. What now?
Turn one possibility into a small real-world experiment.
- You do not need to solve the whole of your life before trying something. Pick one possibility that has some energy in it.
- Name a person who might benefit. Ask about what they need before deciding what to make.
- Choose a small test: one conversation, one prototype, one afternoon of volunteering or one trial offer. Set a limit on time and money.
- Notice what you learn about yourself and the people involved. Keep, change or let go of the idea. An empty centre in a diagram is not a failed life.
What could you try this week that would teach you something useful?
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A practical perspective from Marc Winn. This is an invitation to experiment, not a test of your life's worth.