The ObservatoryControl and autonomy
The ability to influence how, when and in what way the work gets done.
Questions to ask yourself
- 1How much can you influence how and when your work gets done?
- 2Where in your work do you have the most freedom?
- 3Where do you feel the most controlled?
- 4Is there room you actually have but don't use?
- 5What would be a reasonable first step toward more influence?
In the app, you rate the area 0–10, answer the questions, and watch how your answers shift over time.
Getting started
Self-assessment
Are you holding the wheel?
Do you steer your life, or does it happen to you? Four scales on perceived control, and where it does the most good.
4 min · Rationality
Tool
The decision matrix
A hard decision, made clear. Weigh the options against what actually matters.
12 min · Rationality
Exercise
10-10-10: decisions with perspective
Run a pressing decision through three time horizons and see what becomes clear.
10 min · Rationality
Exercise
Designing for flow
Flow doesn't come from luck. It arises when three conditions meet. Adjust the controls until a dead task starts to come alive.
12 min · Rationality
Exercise
The conformity check
Most of us follow the herd more often than we think, even straight against our own values. Find your go-along zones.
10 min · Rationality
Session
Three minutes before
A short set of focus and presence right before something important begins
3 min · Discipline