Thread by @aytekintank

Systems thinking isn't just for business or manufacturing geeks.

It's a powerful principle that you can apply to work, life, or anywhere you want to level up.

Here are the 3 core principles:

1. Everything is a system

2. To improve the system, you have to understand each part, and how the parts connect.

3. If you can't see or experience the full system, you need to build models that bring it all together.

Imagine you want to run faster. Your training program is a system. You could:

- Run more often
- Add interval training
- Work with a coach
- Fine-tune your nutrition
- Get more sleep

Once you understand the system (running)

You know all the parts (training, diet, footwear, sleep, etc)

And you know how the parts connect (e.g. how your diet affects your pace)

You can work the leverage points to achieve your goals.

Finally, you won't run faster if you don't know WHY you're trying to break the speed barrier.

Is it for your own satisfaction?
To win a race?
To stay strong and fit as you age?

Vision boosts motivation and will strengthen your systems – at every stage of the process.