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where is the Impact Character?

where is the Impact Character?

August 15, 2005

Continuing exploration of problem-solving and justification. Here we take a look at the Impact Character’s place in all of this.

So where is the Impact Character in all of these analogies about walls and wells?

If I’m a Change Main Character, then the Impact Character is that guy shining that flashlight either down that well or up on that wall - showing me that yes, indeed, I do have a problem.

If I’m a Steadfast Main Character, then the Impact Character is the guy on the other side making waves!

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