Actions drive outputs, which generate outcomes. These outcomes compound, determining whether objectives are achieved or missed. Objectives are set to accomplish missions, and missions are designed to fulfill visions. These elements collectively outline living. Distinguishing between and deciding on them is critical to living with intention. ^c1f6fb - [[An Action Is a Specific, Minute-by-Minute Task or Activity]]. Drives the output. - [[An Output Is the Immediate, Tangible Product of an Action]]. Generates the outcome. - [[An Outcome Is the Short-Term Result or Impact of an Output]]. Determines achievement of the objective. - [[An Objective Is a Function of Compounding Outcomes]]. Set to accomplish the mission. - [[A Mission Is a Longer-Term, Purpose-Driven Endeavor]]. Designed to fulfill the vision. - [[A Vision Is an Aspirational State of the Future]]. Fulfills the overarching *why*. Living with intention requires clarity at each level, but outlining intentional living is not enough. To effectively move from high-level visions down to granular actions, you need a prioritized hierarchy of life domains. [[Happy Life Requires Vision For Wealth]] provides a model for such a hierarchy. [[You Either Control, Influence, or Accept]]. [[Higher Levels of Intentional Living Require Acceptance]], meaning the higher you move from granular actions up to high-level visions, the more you must shift from control toward influence and ultimately acceptance. - [[Actions Are the Only Element of Intentional Living You Can Directly Control]] - [[Outputs Are Primarily Influenced by Action Quality Not Directly Controlled]] - [[Outcomes Are Short-Term Results You Can Only Partially Influence]] - [[Achieving Objectives Requires Sustained Influence Over Compounding Outcomes]] - [[You Directly Control the Definition and Articulation of Your Personal Vision]] - [[The Ultimate Fulfillment of a Vision Requires Accepting Factors Outside Your Agency]] - [[Designing Your Mission Is a Direct Expression of Agency and Personal Control]] - [[The Accomplishment of Your Mission Is Primarily Influenced by Objective Achievement]] - [[Focusing on Actions Maximizes Influence]] -