Strategy Isn’t Following the Tracks. It’s Knowing When to Make Your Own

The Tri-Vantage Shift: How to Think Forward Like a Strategist

Train your brain to scan sharper, see sooner, and act smarter.

Out here, on this beach—there are tracks.
Some go straight. Some curve off into the unknown.
Most people follow the ones already there.

But strategists? We know when to make our own.

We don’t wait for clarity—we create it.
We don’t just solve problems—we spot them before they show up.
We don’t follow the path—we notice the barely-there trail no one else sees… and walk it like we carved it.

This is the Tri-Vantage Shift.
And it’s the difference between spinning your wheels and gaining serious traction.

So how do they do it—those people who always seem one step ahead?
Who spot the move before the rest of us even realize there’s a decision to make?

That’s the strategist’s edge.

And it’s not magic. It’s a shift in how they think.

I call it the Tri-Vantage Shift—a mindset upgrade built on three sharp moves:

Insight – your inner flashlight
Foresight – thinking ahead without the crystal ball
Strategic Thinking

Together, these aren’t just thinking skills.
They’re your real-world superpowers.
They help you get unstuck, move faster, and energize possibilities—often before anyone else even realizes there’s an opportunity on the table.

Let’s break them down and sharpen your strategist lens.

Insight: The Power of Seeing Differently

This is your inner flashlight.
Insight isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about noticing the right thing.
The flicker others miss. The real question under the surface noise.
It’s the gut-check, the “Huh, that’s interesting” moment that turns into a game-changer.

👉 Insight sees what others overlook.
To cultivate it: slow down, zoom in, and follow your curiosity like it’s a clue.

“Pay attention to what’s catching your attention. That’s where the gold is.”

Foresight: Thinking Ahead Without the Crystal Ball

This isn’t woo.
Foresight is the strategist’s quiet weapon. It’s the ability to connect the dots—before the picture forms.

You see a trend early.
You anticipate friction.
You get ready while others are still reacting.

👉 Foresight doesn’t predict the future—it prepares you for it.
It’s pattern recognition meets possibility.

“The future doesn’t knock. It whispers. Train your ears.”

Strategic Thinking: Where Bold Meets Smart

This is the magic glue.
It’s not about thinking more—it’s about thinking on purpose.
Zoom out. Reframe. Make the next move count.

Strategic thinking is what turns insight and foresight into actual momentum.
It’s the filter that says:

“Of all the things I could do… what’s the smartest move right now?”

👉 It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters.

Why the Tri-Vantage Shift Matters

Anyone can take action.
But the Tri-Vantage strategist? They take the right action—at the right time—for the right reasons.

This shift helps you:

Make smarter, faster decisions.
Stop second-guessing.
Uncover hidden opportunities.
Spot risk early and navigate like a pro.
Lead your life or business with real clarity.

And let’s be honest—clarity is the ultimate power move.

⚡ Real Talk from Coach Deb

Most people live in reaction mode.
Strategists live in traction mode.

They don’t wait for things to calm down before thinking clearly.
They use their thinking to create calm, clarity, and direction—even when things are messy.

That’s the shift.
And once you make it, everything changes.