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From AI and the Art of Being Human
STARS Framework
From Chapter 5 of AI and the Art of Being Human
What it is
A structured framework for translating Identity Matrix insights into sustainable daily practice.
Where you would use it
After completing your Identity Matrix and identifying qualities to develop
When you want to deepen any quality that matters to you
When building practices that honor rather than just optimize who you are
When solo efforts at personal development keep failing
The Tool
Five Design Elements
Build a sustainable practice for any Identity Matrix quality by incorporating these five components:
Small: Keep your practice to 5–30 minutes so you’ll actually do it daily—a five-minute practice maintained beats an hour-long one abandoned
Time-boxed: Commit to following this practice for a specific period (30 days initially) rather than “forever”—finite commitments are easier to keep
Accountable: Tell someone about what you are doing—external witnesses create consistency
Reflective: Build in weekly moments to notice what’s changing—not judging good/bad, just observing shifts
Social: Practice with or around others when possible—transformation happens in relationship, not isolation
How to use it
Pick one quality from your Identity Matrix—ideally from Enduring Essence, Evolving Expression, or Yet To Be Cultivated. Design a practice hitting all five components of the STARS framework.
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