### The [Identity](/Identity) Model of Action
Consider the research of [James March](https://gsbapps.stanford.edu/facultyprofiles/biomain.asp?id=65055919), a professor of political science at Stanford University. March contends that people use one of two basic models for decision making. The first *consequences* model involves a mental comparison of alternatives in order to maximize the benefit to cost ratio. The second [Identity](/Identity) model uses the answers to three questions to make a decision:
- Who am I?
- What kind of situation is this?
- What would someone like me do in this situation?
These questions of [Identity](/Identity) in action are fundamental to our [DailyPractice](/DailyPractice). We believe that a meaningful life comes from [bringing life](/bringing_life) via actions and activities that both reinforce our core identity and help us grow toward the selves we aspire to be.
[Action](/Action) and [Reflection](/Reflection) are the two pillars of our [Daily Practice](/Daily_Practice). We seek to balance and strengthen both pillars. During our reflective [Daily Practice](/Daily_Practice) we explore the question of "Who am I?" and consider ways to better align our words and our actions with our highest aspirations. During our active [Daily Practice](/Daily_Practice) we contribute to [Life](/Life) in ways that are consistent with our [Identity](/Identity).
### Other Sources Related to [Identity](/Identity)
- [Passion Drives Us](http://solseed.org/we_believe#/page/17) and [Embrace Passion](http://solseed.org/we_believe#/page/19)
- [Starfarer](/Starfarer) and [Being a Starfarer](/Being_a_Starfarer)
- Happy in the Sun ... children's book
### Examples of Declarations of Identity
I am a [Starfarer](/Starfarer). I [Bring Life](/Bring_Life).
I am [SolSeed](/SolSeed), a child of the [Earth](/Earth) and [Sun](/Sun), awakened by Starlight, growing, nurturing, discovering ... I Bring Life!
I am a stand for the self expression of others. I listen for the greatness in everyone I encounter.
In the style of [Landmark Education](/Landmark_Education):
- "Who I am is the possibility of community and connection."
- "Who I am is the possibility of self reliance and deep connection with the earth."
- "Who I am is the possibility of health and dilligence."