Sketchy Ideas

Sketchy Ideas Episode 2: Agile Learning

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3:04 - The Hedgehog Theory

  • Hedgehog Theory
    • What we should do is at the root of: passion, the money it takes, and the ability to do the thing.
    • “What does planning equal most of the time in the long run? Analysis by paralysis.” (Brad)
    • SMART means procrastination because I think about EVERYTHING!”
    • Brad explains his thoughts for how to solve the problem. Can he go over the wall, under it, is there a ladder? Does he have help?

      • 7:12 - VISTAS

      • VISTAS
        • Vision
          • Can be vague, just something driven by INTENT
          • Intent
            • Functions as a motivator which is driven by relationships or support
            • Strategy
              • Instead of doing a SMART goal, just start doing because you don’t know the exact steps you need to do the thing.
              • Tactics
              • Accountability
              • Support
              • “Thomas Edison didn’t have a plan to make a lightbulb, he just started making one.” (Brad)

                • 8:37 - FTAGS

                • FTAGS
                  • Fast
                  • Tangible
                  • Active
                  • Goals
                  • “You see something, you do it.” (Brad)
                  • “Pick a direction and go.” (Brad)
                  • Not every problem requires lots of thought and planning, you just have to start doing something.
                  • Trying = Exploring and through giving things a shot you discover what you like, what you are good at, and if you’re going in the direction that you want to go.
                  • Brad gives the example of himself and Michael starting Sketchy Ideas - they just did it.

                    • 12:25 - Michael questions Brad’s argument about the lack of a SMART goal for Sketchy Ideas

                    12:55 - Brad’s audio drops out, comes back in at 13:50

                    13:50 - Micahel asks Brad how the hedgehog is going to get over the wall

                    • Brad doesn’t know what’s on the other side of the 10ft wall, he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know.
                    • Through trying different methods to get past the wall, he discovers what he is good at and what he likes.
                    • Even when he discovers these things, he still might not want to make a SMART goal because of the time and procrastination involved.
                    • Exploration will help you find what you are good at, passionate about, and what you have the economic capacity to do. Economics can be time, money, or other resources.

                      • 16:12 - Michael points out biases in both Brad’s Hedgehog and VISTAS plans. He asks Brad to explain how those methods can lead to a specific achievement.

                      • Brad explains his realization of an outcome
                        • Uses a student/teacher analogy
                        • “I don't know what I’m good at, so I just do.” (Brad)
                        • Michael prepares his counter - knowing that they will have their real debate the next time.
                        • Brad says that the hedgehog model is not pre-planned, you just have to figure it out along the way.
                        • “If I just get in my car and start to drive without a destination in mind, will I ever get there?” (Michael)
                        • Michael argues that every decision is driven by a need. If you are going to a restaurant - you go because you are hungry. This is the “I” in VISTAS, the “Intent”
                        • Planning feels like doing something, instead of actually acting to do it.
                        • Analysis is a way to achieve risk-avoidance.
                        • Michael starts making a comparison/argument about whether or not the same people who analyze the study are the ones that made goals, or if it is the other percentage of people.

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