Finally, steering by convictions becomes real through habits. A pre-mortem asks, “It failed—why?” (Gary Klein, HBR 2007), stress-testing your heading before you sail. If–then plans convert values into triggers and actions (Peter Gollwitzer, 1999), while a weekly review keeps promises visible (David Allen, Getting Things Done, 2001). Short decision logs create a breadcrumb trail for learning. Together, these rituals turn lofty stars into workable bearings. And as conditions shift, they help you recite your coordinates, revise your chart, and still move with the quiet confidence that the night sky affords. [...]
