I think that you’d agree, that your success in business depends upon your ability to make clear, sound decisions. But, have you ever felt confused, conflicted and/or emotional about a decision you had to make? If you’re breathing, the answer is likely an irrefutable “YES”. If the answer is “no”, you’re probably not playing a big enough game.
We are blessed with powerful, creative minds capable of putting a man on the moon. Yet these busy minds also construct judgments, make assumptions and produce F.E.A.R. when there’s nothing to be afraid of. We are emotional beings (thank God) capable of great compassion and love. However, we also experience anger and jealousy. All of these things produce an amazingly rich life experience. However, they will also cloud your decision-making.
“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” ~ Tony Robins
Try out the following steps this week to part the clouds of indecision and make great decisions like the pros:
Set Aside Your Assumptions and Judgments
It’s common for people to see the world through a haze of assumptions. These assumptions cloud our perception of what’s actually real. For example, you may think that a business prospect has not returned your phone call because they are not interested when, in fact, they simply have not returned a call. You don’t know it’s because they’re not interested. Perhaps they forgot or are too busy at the moment. Don’t assume.
Relate To What You Know to Be Real
With your assumptions identified and set aside, you will be able to make sound decisions based on what’s left… what’s ACTUALLY real. One simple way to identify what is actually real is to imagine that you are making a decision based on the facts presented in a video or an audio recording. Add nothing. Take nothing away. Keep it clean and simple. Keep it real.
Break Through Your F.E.A.R.s
Remember that the majority of our F.E.A.R.s are “False Evidence Appearing Real”. They are generally made up in our heads. One common one is that we are not good enough or that we may fail. Successful people have fears too. They are successful because they break through their fears. Follow their lead. Don’t beat yourself up because you feel fear. You’re normal!
Follow Your Heart
We’ve all heard the saying “Follow your heart. It knows the way.” This is a great mantra to guide you through the many decisions we must make on a daily basis. Consider your feelings as a guidance system. If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it and vice versa. Move towards what feels good to you.
Have a week full of powerful decision-making, everyone!
Mike
