How To Play By Adeline Atlas (SOS: School Of Soul)
Jan 17, 2026
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Using Strategy and Standards to Navigate Choices
When faced with choices, having a strategy allows you to ask yourself crucial questions: “What options are available? Which ones align with my standards? Which choices support my strategy in this area?”
Strategies help you create a roadmap for your actions, ensuring you're not simply following others or accepting whatever comes your way. Your strategy guides you step by step, so you don't end up moving in the same direction as everyone else. If you're just following the herd, you lack your own strategy and are merely accepting what life throws at you.
For example, imagine you receive a job offer that pays more than your current position. Without a strategy, you might accept it, thinking more money means more resources for your Game. But what if that job takes you off course? Without a clear strategy and plan aligned with your vision, you might not recognize that it's not the right move.
By referring to your strategy, you can apply your standards to determine if the opportunity aligns with your goals. If accepting the job offer pulls you away from your intended path, your strategy and standards will help you realize that you need to decline it, making room for opportunities that truly support your vision.