Chapter 3: The Extraordinary Power of Intention
âHis stamina and selflessness were amazing to witness, but I now realize he never would have been able to achieve what he did as a businessperson, as a husband, or as a father without mapping out his days with precision, organizing his priorities, and setting his nonnegotiables. For my father, intentionality wasnât a luxury or business philosophy; it was a requirement. I inherited from him an understanding of the importance of this conceptâas youâll see, âintentionâ is a word I use a lot. Intention means every decision, from the most obviously significant to the seemingly mundane, matters. To do something with intentionality means to do it thoughtfully, with clear purpose and an eye on the desired result.