Brendan Francis said:
"Some persons are very decisive when it comes to avoiding decisions."
There is a reason some of us struggle to make a big decision: making a choice between two or more options can feel like a loss. But all great achievements begin at the same place; with a decision. We are free to decide what we want to become. And every day we are free to let things get in our way - or to put those aside - to let nothing stop us from becoming the person we want to become, and which we know in our hearts is in our power to become.
To all starts with a decision.
Consider General Xiang Ye in the 3rd century BC. After taking his army across the Yangtze River into enemy territory he took away any possibility of retreat. By burning the bridge they had just crossed, and smashing their cooking pots, the General committed his soldiers to fight. They had the choice, then, to fight and win or be killed. A tough choice.
"Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions."
Author Unknown
Here are a few tips on decision-making:
Here's an excellent article on the subject, from the Science Section of the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/science/26tier.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0
"Some persons are very decisive when it comes to avoiding decisions."
There is a reason some of us struggle to make a big decision: making a choice between two or more options can feel like a loss. But all great achievements begin at the same place; with a decision. We are free to decide what we want to become. And every day we are free to let things get in our way - or to put those aside - to let nothing stop us from becoming the person we want to become, and which we know in our hearts is in our power to become.
To all starts with a decision.
Consider General Xiang Ye in the 3rd century BC. After taking his army across the Yangtze River into enemy territory he took away any possibility of retreat. By burning the bridge they had just crossed, and smashing their cooking pots, the General committed his soldiers to fight. They had the choice, then, to fight and win or be killed. A tough choice.
"Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions."
Author Unknown
Here are a few tips on decision-making:
1) Take a Deep Breath
This clears the mind, and
calms the nerves.
2) Make a List of Options
This organizes your choices,
and unclutters your mind.
3) Consider Best - and Worst
- Possible Outcomes
If a worst possible outcome
is unacceptable, which means if it were to happen you could never forgive
yourself, make a different choice.
4) Make a Choice
There are few things more
empowering than making a decision.
5) Confirm Decision with your
Maker
If it's a big decision,
consult with an All-Wise Parent. If it's not, He will likely want you to make
your own choice.
6) Don't over-analyze. There
is a risk of paralysis by analysis.
7) Close a door. Resist the natural tendency to try to keep options open. Don't be afraid of loss.
“Nothing
diminishes anxiety faster than action.”
Walter Anderson
Walter Anderson
Here's an excellent article on the subject, from the Science Section of the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/science/26tier.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0
