WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? 15 We used the exercise shown in Figure 1-1 to recognize and change Alan's intentions. This may be a good starting point for you as well to begin noticing how intention plays in your life. For one week, notice what you are thinking right before you enter situations where you need to be on your game or want to have a powerful impact. Is your mental aim constructive or destructive? Determine what you would like for your presence to communicate, such as confidence, capability, integrity, patience, etc. For the second week, try on this new thought before each of the same meetings. What changes do you see? Figure 1-1. Exercise to Observe Intention.