Coherence

As a team, we recently finished reading Good to Great by Jim Collins. This was probably our fifth or sixth time reading through the book, and as we read, the concept of coherence kept coming to my mind.

I have thought a lot about coherence over the years, learning from the many authors and business leaders who address it in various terminology. In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill describes it as "Infinite Intelligence." Hill explains that as individuals tap into their subconscious, they will receive inspiration to achieve their goals beyond what they do on their own.

In Good to Great, Collins talks about coherence as he lays out the concept of the flywheel, where small, consistent actions lead to great results. This idea was given to Collins by a physics professor, R.J. Peterson, who asked, "What is one plus one?" Peterson paused for effect, then added, "Four! In physics, we have been talking about this idea of coherence, the magnifying effect of one factor upon another."

In business, I believe coherence is a formula of disciplined people and the right systems or processes.

While also thinking of coherence in my personal life, I have contemplated the quote, "Who I am in 10 years will be a result of the books I read and the company I keep." I want to read books that challenge me to do and be better, and I want to surround myself with people that are challenging me to be the best version of myself.