Azimuth Degree
Azimuth – the arc of the horizon measured clockwise from the north point in navigation to the point where a vertical circle through a given heavenly body intersects the horizon.
Said another way, the azimuth is the measure of your distance in degrees from true north.
To calculate the azimuth degree, you need only two variables. First, you must identify your true north. In this analogy, it assumes the role of your destination. Second, you must know where you are–your point of departure.
This sounds easy enough, right? Knowing the distance between where you are and where you want to be is requisite when planning for any excursion. Whether you’re trying to move a project forward, achieve a life goal, or practice a spiritual discipline, it’s impossible to map out how to get to your destination, if you don’t know where you are or where you’re headed.
Even so, trying to articulate our goals is not always an easy thing. Perhaps even harder is an honest appraisal of where we are right now. And, still more difficult is doing this while leading a team. Everyone at the table may have a different belief about the point of departure or final destination.
So the next time you realize you are not where you want or need to be, give some consideration to your navigation points. Knowing your azimuth degree can give you an idea of just how long a trip you’re in for.
