Decision-making

There is some merit in being decisive and moving forward. This saves time and allows you to capitalize on the momentum. However, some important decisions require you to take more time with them.

I got tempted to immediately reply to an important proposal and drafted a response. When I showed it to my daughter she thought I had missed the boat completely. It made me realize that I must be overlooking something. So I slept on it.

My decision the next morning was quite different from my initial one. I had had time to reflect deeply and take into consideration a few other angles.

I also learned from this experience the value of considering other people’s views, in this case my daughter’s.

It does not mean that other people are always right. It means that you get the opportunity to evaluate other views before making a final decision. When you have thought it through further, you may chose whether or not to incorporate those views.

If the decision requires an immediate response you may not get the opportunity to ask. On the other hand, people who require immediate responses are not giving you a chance to reflect on the depth of your decision. Are they trying to hide something?

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