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Impact Map

Visualize your impact

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Individuals seeking to understand their impact and make a positive difference

Not ideal for

Those who are not interested in making a positive impact

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Impact Map is a framework for visualizing and understanding your impact in the world. It involves mapping your type and point of impact, and considering how you can make a positive difference.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Impact can be measured in different ways, including renewing and repairing, sustaining and supporting, and creating new-new things.
  2. The point of impact can vary, from personal to global.
  3. Understanding your impact is essential for making a positive difference.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Identify Your Type of Impact
    Determine what type of impact you want to make, whether it be renewing and repairing, sustaining and supporting, or creating new-new things.
    Pro tipConsider your values and goals when determining your type of impact.
    WarningBe honest with yourself about what you truly want to achieve.
  2. Determine Your Point of Impact
    Evaluate where you want to make an impact, whether it be at a personal, team, institutional, or global level.
    Pro tipConsider your skills and resources when determining your point of impact.
    WarningBe realistic about what is possible and make adjustments as needed.

Checklist

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Examples

1 cases
The Homeless-Center Chef

The chef made an impact by feeding and teaching homeless individuals, and found fulfillment in his work.

OutcomeThe chef achieved a sense of purpose and fulfillment by making a positive impact.

Common mistakes

1 traps
Ignoring Your Impact
Failing to consider your impact can lead to a lack of fulfillment and purpose.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The Impact Map was developed as a tool to help individuals understand their impact and make a positive difference in the world.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Designing Your Work Life
Bill Burnett · 2020
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