30 Day Art of Influence

Day 26: Systems of Influence

Chapter Content

Systems are the scaffolding of influence. They turn intention into action and behavior into habit.

• A good system amplifies your influence and ensures consistency.
• A bad system creates friction and drains energy.

Systems are not neutral.

• Every system reflects the beliefs and values of its creator.
• A system of influence is a moral statement encoded into mechanics.

Your systems will outlive you.

• The question is whether they will honor you.

Exercises

1. Personal Systems Audit:

   • List your habits, routines, and workflows.
   • For each, ask:
     • Does this system serve my long-term goals?
     • Does it reflect my values?
   • Eliminate or refine any system that wastes energy or creates friction.

2. Build a Resilient System:

   • Choose one area of your life (e.g., communication, productivity, relationships).
   • Design a system that anticipates challenges and sustains momentum.
   • Include checkpoints for reflection and adjustment.

3. Legacy Design:

   • Write down how you want your systems to function when you are no longer directly involved.
   • Create a plan for how you will encode your values into the system.