<ul><li>In this extended commentary, Alex Hillman shares additional insights on his 20 Things I've Learned as a Systems (Over) Thinker post.</li><li>Take care of yourself and practice "radical" recovery to ensure you don't burn out.</li><li>Co-conspirators are great for deep thinking, but not everyone you're trying to influence will be on the same wavelength.</li><li>Remember to celebrate your quick wins, but understand that most meaningful things will take a while to materialize.</li><li>Becoming a formal leader may be harder, but you'll have more leverage to influence change within your organization.</li><li>Hack existing power structures instead of trying to upend them.</li><li>Be careful not to impose your worldview on others and understand what they care about before trying to influence them.</li><li>Build a support network, not just a venting network, to help you navigate change efforts.</li><li>Know when to move on and leave on your own terms.</li><li>Understand that being able to sense and see system dynamics doesn't mean you can control them and don't wrap up too much of your identity in change.</li></ul>

20 Things I've Learned as a Systems (Over) Thinker (Extended Commentary)

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