Output, Outcome, Impact

Output

The object of what you’re making. This is an email, website, app, product, etc. Within your sphere of control.

Outcome

The “why” of your making. Within your sphere of influence. The desirable state of the world removed from the output. Output should service outcome.

Impact

The secondary results of your making, both desirable and undesirable. Externalities. Within your sphere of concern, but outside your control, often outside your influence.