The Four States
of Action
THE STORY
When my son Prospero was born I didn't have time for long practices or extended sessions. I needed something that worked in under two minutes, something that could correct my state so I could show up fully for my family and still execute on everything I was building.
That need became The Four States of Action.
FAILURE TO ACT IS NOT A FAILURE OF DISCIPLINE.
IT'S A FAILURE OF STATE.
The Four States of Action is a complete system for identifying exactly why you can't act, and correcting it in under two minutes. Four states. Four techniques. Real tools for real life.
WHAT YOU WILL MASTER
Grey
When something unresolved is holding your attention → Clear
Blue
When you can't begin → Charge
Red
When you're disorganized and can't direct it → Center
Green
When you're ready and need to direct it → Command
4 states. 4 techniques.
Under 2 minutes each.
This is State Control for Real Life.