The habits of thought that we learn and practice as we conduct EA can influence our thinking and behavior in broad aspects of our lives. Indeed, wise use of EA can train us to be better thinkers; unwise use can reinforce our bad habits. This Executive Update explores how we should revisit the original intent of EA and bring the human element back into EA practice. Not because we failed in our attempt to automate enterprise architecture (thank goodness), but because it is the right thing to do.