| Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau) | John Singer Sargent American | 1883–84 |
At Henry's graduation from 8th grade, the (too long) speech from the principal talked about character in general and specifically asked "how do you want people to see you?" It's an interested way at getting speaking about how do you conceive of yourself.
It reminds me James Clear's identify based habits. It reminds me of The Time Paradox by Philip Zimbardo where you ask yourself "who am I?" 20x.
James Clear says these additional things.... if you start with an outcome (lose 20 pounds, become a doctor), you can continue with asking "who is the type of person that could get the outcome that I want?" Then you get something about discipline or attitude, which you can then think about actions.
I ask AI about this, saying, if you start with "being a friend," is there a middle step about defining what a "good friend" is? And it comes up with the business terms "job description" or "list of standard operating procedures."
What is the job description of being a good husband, teacher, reader, gardener, home owner, middle manager, etc? Defining those over some time seems like a good idea!
