RAS

 

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Requirements

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Requirements are the fundamental necessities for the success of a pursuit. These could be the skills, tools, knowledge, or resources essential for performing a task. Without conscious effort to recognize what progress and achievement require, important details could go overlooked. 

 

Examples:

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• A writer requires time, a computer, and research materials.

• A marathon runner needs a training plan, nutrition, and hydration.

• A salesperson depends on leads, product knowledge, and outreach tools.

 

How to Apply:

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• Identify the absolute essentials for your work.

• Ensure you have access to these requirements in a reliable manner.

• Maintain and update them as necessary to prevent obsolescence.

 

Guidance:

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• Ask: “What explicit tasks, tools, or resources are non-negotiable for success?”

• Action: List these first—they form the foundation of your plan.

 

 

Agents

 

Agents are those often less obvious factors that influence performance, things we take for granted but that could definitely make or break success.

 

Examples:

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• A writer’s electricity, ergonomic workspace, or mental focus.

• A runner’s shoes, weather conditions, or race-day logistics.

• A salesperson’s CRM software, internet connectivity, or team collaboration.

 

Guidance:

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• Ask: “What does each requirement depend on to function effectively?”

• Action: Map agents to each requirement (e.g., “Computer → electricity, software updates”).

 

How to Apply:

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• Identify dependencies that influence the effectiveness of your requirements.

• Anticipate how agents could enhance or hinder your productivity.

• Make necessary adjustments to optimize your conditions (e.g., improving your workspace, adjusting training routines based on weather, or refining lead-generation strategies).

 

 

Safeguards

 

With an understanding of requirements and agents, we next consider safeguards, the protective measures that guard against risks that could disrupt requirements or agents to ensure stability, continuity, and progress. They are also preventative –mitigate setbacks or the impact of disruptions.

 

Examples:

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• A writer’s backup power supply, auto-save software, or time buffers for distractions.

• A runner’s injury-prevention routine, backup hydration plan, or weather-appropriate gear.

• A salesperson’s data backups, contingency leads, or conflict-resolution skills.

 

Guidance:

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• Ask: “What could go wrong, and how can I preempt it?”

• Action: Prioritize safeguards for high-impact risks (e.g., “If the internet fails, use mobile hotspots”).

 

How to Apply:

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• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in your process.

• Put systems in place to minimize the impact of disruptions.

• Regularly evaluate and update safeguards to maintain reliability.

 

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