HAPs framework for evaluating opportunities emotionally
Use the Holistic Actualization Points framework — rate each opportunity on a scale of 1 to 10 based on how much it will contribute to you becoming the most actualized version of yourself, not just the financial return. Most people evaluate opportunities purely on potential income, which misses the full picture. More importantly: never make a major decision when you're in fear, overwhelm, or FOMO. Those emotional states shut down your executive thinking and force you to focus only on preventing loss rather than strategic growth. Opportunity is potential value you can realize in life — moving toward something you want or away from something you don't. Being positioned to see it clearly requires emotional stability first.
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Opportunity as Potential Value — Moving Toward a Visible Port
Opportunity is potential value you can realize in life - either moving toward something you want or away from something you don't want. It's about being positioned to see where you're going, like a ship with wind in its sail heading toward a visible port.
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Never Make Opportunity Decisions in Fear or FOMO
Never make decisions about opportunities when you're in fear, overwhelm, or FOMO. These emotional states shut down your executive thinking and force you to focus only on preventing loss rather than strategic growth.
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Rate Opportunities on HAPs Not Just Financial Returns
Use Eben Pagan's holistic actualization points (HAPs) framework - rate each opportunity 1-10 based on how much it will contribute to you becoming the most actualized version of yourself, not just financial returns.