Related Patterns As a group of related patterns, ProxPatterns (PPs) are valuable in relationship with each other. If one ProxPattern doesn't apply in a situation, another one probably does. Further, they often work together and play off each other to create some synergy.
Tip
Sometimes it is helpful to think of a ProxPattern along a dimension or line, with different degrees of it falling along that dimension. So you might consider using a little more or a little less of different ProxPatterns.
In the following questions, "other PPs" means other individual ProxPatterns, which may be in the Combo, Limits or Pure groups. In your proximity or situation, how does your current ProxPattern ...
• Help you realize other PPs?
• Get helped by other PPs?
• Lead to other PPs?
• Follow other PPs?
• Work with other PPs?
• Play with other PPs?
• Combine with other PPs?
• Interfere with other PPs?
• Coexist with other PPs?
• Overrule other PPs?
• Get overruled by other PPs?
• Relate to other PPs?
• Not relate to other PPs?
If a particular ProxPatterndoes not apply to your situation, others probably do. To find a new ProxPattern that relates, try the questions below. After you try them, circle back to the questions above to see how the new ProxPattern relates to other PPs.
• Consider a ProxPattern which seems like it might help. How does it apply?
• Choose a randomProxPatternor one you haven't tried yet. What ideas, possibilities or actions does it trigger?
• Pick a ProxPatternwhich you don't often use. How does it relate?
To consider how pairs of ProxPatterns relate, choose two ProxPatterns and a relationship below. The result may trigger ideas, possibilities and options. Write down those that seem even a little promising and decide later.
There are 3328 combinations of these three choices! Probably some will relate and others won't. In exploring the combinations, try choices which: 1) Seem like they might work, 2) Are random or untried, and 3) Are ones you don't often use.
[[to come - a tool which generates hint questions using your choices above]]
PP Synergy
Synergy is the interaction or cooperation of two or more ProxPatterns (PPs) to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Limits, Opportunities, Other PPs
Using the Limits of One and other Limits PPs (such as Never Know All and Value of Some), we see there are probably limits to the value of any one ProxPattern in the proximity of your situation. These limits may be tested, and may reveal opportunities and possibilities. But you probably need to also explore other ProxPatterns, as well as relate your use of ProxPatterns to each other.
Quick Example
In a conversation, you might need to honor someone's feelings or point of view, yet know that there are a variety of ways to react to the situation, and also allow for some uncertainty in how they might respond. Using and relating these three ProxPatterns may help your conversation.
Examples - Other Sections
Examples on the main ProxPatterns page and the Combo PPs, Limits PPs, and Pure PPs pages also show ProxPatterns working in concert.