The Moment of Truth
The moment of truth has arrived and it’s time for you to decide. You have investigated alternatives, narrowed the field, determined all the positive and negative consequences, figured costs and benefits, and, all in all, done a great deal of careful consideration. You know something must change and then it happens, doubt and fear begin to work their way into your thinking.
It is in our moments of decision that our destiny is truly shaped. We can truly create a compelling future and shape our own destiny by making high quality decisions. The key to making superior decisions lies in our ability to ask high quality questions? If we ask a better question, we will get a better answer. The converse is also true. Ask a bad question and you will get a bad answer.
So here it is again, the moment when we must decide. The paralyzing fear of actually choosing can render us helpless. Our mind begins to process the bad questions brought about by the emotion of fear. What if I make the wrong choice? What if what I choose to do doesn’t work? What if other people don’t agree with my decision? And then you start to sweat and your stomach aches and your head hurts and pretty soon you start to wonder if maybe you should decide not to decide.
What if you have no other choice but to make a real decision? Maybe you “have to” choose between one path and another. Or maybe you’re tired of feeling paralyzed, of being hesitant and you commit yourself to finally bite the bullet and actually do something. You realize you have no other choice but to take some kind of action. How do you destroy the path of limited thinking that invites fear and doubt into your journey?
Well, here’s an idea that may help. This is a proven concept that will actually produce a better decision and set in motion a new series of actions that will produce a great result. The key is to turn the situation or challenge into a powerful and positive question. Once your power question is in place, make a list of your choices by answering the question. You must be in a great state of mind and think solutions at all times when addressing the question. Then, with all answers in hand, rank each answer with number one being the most acceptable, then number two, and so on.
Now, focus all your personal focus on your number one solution. Immediately place your energy into your number one solution and question the idea up. Look for ways to magnify and multiply the value inside the newly adopted idea. Work through the idea to seek out all the benefits of the successful implementation of the idea. Examine any obstacles you see concerning the implementation and put plans in motion to reduce the likelihood those obstacles will occur. Get excited about the process and take massive action now.
Once you’ve chosen to take action on the new idea, commit to it. Really give the idea your best effort and then pour your heart and soul into the implementation. Stay flexible in your approach and remember delays in result are not actually denials of the opportunity to see the idea become successful. Stick through all the challenges and keep yourself on a straight track by focusing on the outcome you desire.
When you’re stuck, remember that any step in the right direction is a milestone. There’s more than one route to any destination, and this method will give you the breathing room you need to get going. Have fun along the journey and be proud that you have taken action.
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This was great reading for me because I am the worst decision maker there is. However, I am very process oriented so this will be a great tool for me to use the next time that I need to make a decision. Thanks Paul for giving me this great way to make my life easier because decision making is tough for me for the exact reasons you stated. What if it is wrong, what if it doesn’t work, what if everyone disagrees. Next time I will make a well informed decision wth confidence.
Thank you. This article really helped me today.