All too often people and businesses alike, hold off decisions, positive and negative, until they are certain of the outcome…so they think. Time and again we are confronted with an opportunity, a decision and timeline that need your attention. And then again, you are being pulled a dozen different directions at the same time. Think of your e-mails, your voice mails, co-workers, family…you seem paralyzed in the moment. Thereby increasing the time needed to make sound decisions. Before you realize it’s been nine days and you’re receiving a second round of e-mails on the same decision you delayed and then ensues another delay. So what does all this lead to?
I’m reminded of the perfect thought from Henry Ford, “the manner in which you accept the curve-balls of life will have a profound affect on the outcome, the “next” steps and process you follow. Always seeking certainty before taking action can severely limit productivity. In fact, in many cases, the evaluation and search for certainty is more costly than a potential failure due to action. Worst-case scenario for a wrong move is generally nothing more than an education.”
In practice, make it part of your DNA; process information, allocate time, energy and take action. You are smart and articulate, trust your instincts. Base decisions on past successes, current information and at times reach out for an expert opinion. Save for these do not slip into the morass of “I’m too busy to make a decision” or “I’ll catch that tomorrow.” Because tomorrow is usually 9 days from today and the opportunity is diminished or worse…lost.
Be confident with your instincts, talents and past successes; be bold and make the best decision now. Regardless the outcome, it is ALWAYS ok to, based on new information, to change or alter a decision. Get out there make contact, be bold, make decisions and grow your business.
Expect and deliver more everyday. By raising the bar, first on yourself.
1 comment:
True true! I also read something today about how to be successful like Warren Buffet, which reminds me of this post. One of his tips is to avoid "thumb sucking". That is his term for people who sit around and worry about making the right choice, or people who waste time in making these important decisions due to uncertainty or fear. His point is to make a time table with the needed amount of time to make a wise and educated decision, then hold yourself to that timeframe and, most importantly, move on. Thanks for the insight today.
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