The Art of High Agency: How to Stop Waiting and Start Creating

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You know that person who seems to make things happen while everyone else is still figuring out where to start? That's high agency in action.

I call it "getting Ted Lassoed" – when a Brit has twice the intelligence but an American has 10x the agency, and as a result, they achieve five times more.

High agency isn't about intelligence or resources. It's about refusing to be limited by conventional thinking. It's about turning "this is impossible" into "how could I make this happen?"

Consider the world's most ambitious entrepreneurs. They don't wait for permission. They don't accept "no."

They build factories when others would find suppliers. They email every potential customer until someone finally responds. They create worlds instead of waiting for invitations.

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But high agency isn't reserved for geniuses or the genetically blessed. It's a skill you can develop:

1. Change your language. When you catch yourself saying "I should," replace it with "I choose to." Words shape reality. The moment you change from "I can't because..." to "How could I..." everything shifts.

2. Break your speed barrier. We all operate at certain clock speeds. Challenge yours. That piano you want? Don't wait until your birthday. Call the store owner after hours. Get it delivered tomorrow. Make impossible timelines possible.

3. Use the "turning into reality" exercise. Instead of working from a to-do list, start with values. Ask: "How could I embody high agency today?" Then brainstorm and implement ideas that scare you a little.

4. Question your memory. Our brains tell us stories that often aren't true. We remember things incorrectly and build entire narratives around false memories. High agency people constantly challenge their assumptions.

5. Look for gaps between what everyone accepts and what's physically possible. Does it actually defy the laws of physics? If not, there's probably a way. The most fascinating aspect of high agency is that it's contagious. Hang around high agency people and you'll find your own excuses embarrassing.

Their standard becomes your minimum. What would you do if you had 10x more agency? How would your life change if you stopped waiting for permission and started creating reality?

Remember: The world belongs to people who don't just see what is, but imagine what could be – then build the bridge between the two.

The highest compliment someone can pay you isn't "you're smart" or "you're talented." It's "you make things happen."