Prolepsis
πρόληψιςproh-LAYP-sis
Intermediate
Anticipation or preconception—the mental act of rehearsing future scenarios before they occur. The Stoics practiced prolepsis as preparation for challenges, building the capacity to hold future possibilities as present realities.
Modern Application
You develop strategic vision by deliberately practicing anticipation. Before difficult conversations, decisions, or potential crises, mentally rehearse multiple scenarios. This isn't prediction—it's preparation. The leader who has already thought through possibilities responds with clarity while others are still reacting.
