Control: We

Highlight the importance of identifying things we cannot control (other people's opinions, past events) to save energy for things we can. IV. Social and Organizational Dynamics

Argue that the more we try to control external variables, the more we realize how many "disturbance inputs" (unpredictable events) actually exist. III. The Internal Reality: Self-Control We Control

Control is the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events. Highlight the importance of identifying things we cannot

If writing for a technical or academic audience, clearly define the "state" of the system you are discussing and the "actuation mechanism" (how you exert influence). Balance the discussion by showing how control is

Balance the discussion by showing how control is viewed in different fields, such as Psychology (self-discipline) and Engineering (feedback loops). Writing a Control Paper

Focus on the ability to manage thoughts and impulses to reach long-term goals.