Flow Engineering begins with an idea—a vision of what you admire, a goal you deeply resonate with. This vision is the root of everything that follows. It’s a mental blueprint of where you want to go, what you want to achieve, or what you wish to change. This mental model gives direction to our actions, guiding us toward alignment with our goals and identifying what stands in our way.
This process of setting and following a direction requires constant steering, through what is called cybernetics. Cybernetics describes the feedback loops that help us refine our actions in response to how well we are progressing toward our target state. It’s about constructing a vision of what “good” looks like, understanding the obstacles between where you are now and where you want to be, and then taking deliberate actions to close that gap.
Once we create a clear vision, it fills us with feeling—a sense of connection to the outcome we seek. This feeling is what fuels our journey. It helps us think deeply about our situation, identify obstacles, and strategize our next steps.
From thinking, we move into action. Action is what ultimately bridges the gap between your current state and your desired outcome. When you understand the nature of the challenges in front of you, taking action becomes a path toward alignment. In our actions, we pursue a flow state where we are able to playfully navigate increasingly big challenges. In this state, every decision brings you closer to your vision.
In essence, Flow Engineering is about creating harmony—within ourselves, our teams, and the broader systems we interact with. But harmony is a moving target. The world is in constant flux, and so is our understanding of it. This makes the journey toward harmony dynamic and ever-changing, but also deeply rewarding.
Our actions are guided by our mental models. The key is to ensure that our mental models are supporting behaviors that will eventually bring us to our vision of harmony and success.
I’m excited to continue building this path together toward a future where leadership is more humane, compassionate, and purpose-driven.
Warm regards,
Andrew Davis
