Long-Term Thinking and the Gaze of Uncertainty

2019-07-05T13:14:00-04:00

As architects, long-term thinking is an inherent part of our work. It can be years before we see the fruits of our labor on a project. It’s just the name of the game. When we go into a new design problem, we understand that it will take numerous iterations before we find the right solution. But early on, when we are in school or in our beginning years as a professional, the long-term mindset hasn’t quite yet set in. We haven’t gone through the trials and tribulations of our older, more experienced counterparts. Sometimes, our lives may take an unorthodox turn. We might end up taking an unconventional job, for instance, while everyone else is killing it at a firm. When we can see the bigger picture of our journey, things like setbacks or even trying something outrageous becomes a more manageable thought. Let’s see how we can begin to adopt some principles of a long-term mindset in our professional progress.

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Long-Term Thinking and the Gaze of Uncertainty