Anticipation IV

In many circumstances, anticipation simply means considering the habits, preferences, and policies of others, as well as various inertia's and constraints on change.  

Anticipation does not require psychic powers.  In many circumstances, anticipation simply means considering the habits, preferences, and policies of others, as well as various inertia's and constraints on change.  

Thus, do not expect California to balance its budget anytime soon, but you can expect a continued exodus of talent from the state.  We can expect another serious terrorist attack on the United States, but should not anticipate that the stultifying iron curtain between the CIA and the FBI will be removed short of all-out-war.  Google will continue to develop office-oriented applications that can be used online through a browser, but don't anticipate effective responses from Microsoft, who will be loath to cannibalize its PC-based Microsoft Office business.   The use of smart phones will grow rapidly and the infrastructure will probably end up being overtaxed so industry consolidation will be likely.

All of these are examples of anticipation based on considering the habits, preferences and policies of others.

ACTION POINT: Observe the habits, preferences and policies of others to develop anticipation.