A Brief Overview of This Concept

In Harrison’s Applied Game Theory (HAGT), and through the various processes, techniques, and habits I suggest to my students for staying grounded in reality, we focus on a concept we refer to as PEEPPASA. This acronym stands for Practical, Effective, Efficient, Productive, Precise, Accurate, and Self-aware. It serves as a spiritual framework for navigating the world without being consumed by it.

PEEPPASA embodies a mindset that integrates diverse insights from notable thinkers such as Lao Tzu, Confucius, Lewis Carroll, and Maya Angelou.

My synthesis of their perspectives has led to this insight:

"If you are unaware of your past, present, and future, any path you take may lead you astray, at the wrong time, with the wrong people, and for the wrong reasons."

In the context of HAGT, this statement suggests that to fully realize your potential across various life dimensions and turn your intentions and strategies into reality, mastering PEEPPASA is essential.

The In-Depth Exploration

PEEPPASA enhances the significance of our personal strengths.

Neglecting or misapplying any of these strengths can result in setbacks, unnecessary challenges, and even distress.

Let’s delve into each component of effectiveness.

• Practicality — This refers to the tangible aspects of a situation that involve actual doing or experiencing rather than just theorizing.
• Efficiency — This is the ratio of useful work performed by an individual, machine, or process compared to the total energy or resources expended or benefits received.
• Effectiveness — This measures the extent to which something successfully achieves the intended result; it signifies success.
• Productivity — This encompasses both the quantity and quality of the final products generated through individual or group activities.
• Precision — Precision indicates how close two measurements are to one another, exemplified by darts on a dartboard.
• Accuracy — In HAGT, this refers to a mutually agreed refinement in measurement or specification, particularly within an interactive group in a specific scenario. While precision and accuracy are distinct, I consider precision to encompass an agreed refinement in measurement or specification.

It’s crucial to understand that many individuals mistakenly equate precision with accuracy. They are not synonymous.

Self-awareness is another vital aspect tied to consciousness. While consciousness involves awareness of one’s surroundings, body, and lifestyle, self-awareness means recognizing that awareness. It encompasses understanding one’s character, emotions, motives, and desires. In PEEPPASA, this also includes awareness of love, kindness, compassion, empathy, wisdom, goodness, and the appreciation of beauty.

While the differences among the elements of PEEPPASA may seem straightforward, in HAGT, we often face intricate and severe challenges that cannot be resolved through PEEPPASA unless one is skilled and understands the unique aspects of each component and their interactions. This is the mindset of a Sage.

Let’s revisit the distinction between precision and accuracy. Though they may appear similar at first glance, they differ significantly. Their commonality lies in their relation to experimental measurements.

As problem solvers or strategists become more adept, they naturally become attuned to the important distinctions between precision and accuracy, particularly concerning quality in decision-making.

Through the AskLewis Mentoring Method and applying game theory to tackle real-world issues, PEEPPASA can help you accomplish what once seemed unattainable. This holds true even in scenarios where only partial productivity is feasible, as illustrated during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Key Takeaway

Most reasonable individuals aspire to enhance their PEEPPASA. There are numerous definitions of productivity and PEEPPASA, which may not always be mathematically defined, as is common in various businesses where they are measured as output versus input ratios.

Understanding peak performance, productivity, and PEEPPASA hinges on your psychological intentions, mental clarity, emotional state, and desired outcomes. This discussion revolves around the purpose of measuring productivity and the accessibility of relevant data.

The primary differentiating factor among various productivity and PEEPPASA measures often relates to how the costs of achieving PEEPPASA compare to the benefits, forming a ratio-type measure. For intuitive and creative thinkers, grasping this concept may be challenging, yet neglecting it can be detrimental. I always advise creative individuals to collaborate with pragmatic, detail-oriented counterparts who, while perhaps less intuitive, can quickly assess whether someone is truly PEEPPASA.

Ultimately, PEEPPASA is a fundamental element in enhancing performance for individuals, organizations, intentional communities, and nations.

Improving PEEPPASA is likely to elevate your living standards, financial independence, and overall quality of life across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

Key Areas for Enhancing PEEPPASA

To ensure you achieve your vision, it’s essential to review the daily, weekly, and monthly results in each critical area. These foundational elements will contribute to fulfilling your one-year plan. Revisit the earlier modules in this course and then concentrate on the following areas:

1. Creativity and Innovation
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2. Organizing
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3. Leadership and Supporting Others
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4. Coordinating
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5. Delegating
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6. Crisis Resolution
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7. Control and Surrender
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8. Communication
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9. Motivation and Inspiration
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10. Your Support Team and Mentor Network
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Identify five actions you are prepared to take to support and achieve the above results: 1… 2… 3… 4… 5…

Refer to a related Medium article on this topic: @justinkboyette

For more insights, explore my previous Medium stories: @LewisCoaches

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