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I have mentioned Farnam Street before. The author is a proponent of problem solving through the concept of mental model's. I am more than a little obsessed.
A very recent post, which you should absolutely read, talks about the power of asymmetry noting "finding hidden or overlooked asymmetry is the key to an unstoppable advantage. And there is a lot of it hiding in plain sight."
That's basically saying there is magic hiding in plain sight. Unlocking asymmetry is very likely the thing that will take you beyond your wildest expectations. Seriously, that's kinda the whole point of asymmetry.
To unlock asymmetry, you need to hunt for it. You need to take action. So, stop dreaming. Start exploring. Dreaming is ethereal (and beautiful). Exploring is tangible and active. Dreaming helps you think about what might be possible. Exploring makes the possible happen.
Take a pen and write your wildest dream on a piece of paper. Then write three things you will do this week to explore that dream. Who can you call, what can you read, what question do you need to answer, what change do you need to make, who do you need to hire, who do you need to fire, what do you need to stop, what do you need to start?
Dream big, explore bigger.