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on Wednesday 09/29/10
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work. These were the final words of a relative after many hours of deliberation at a family meeting. The problem had many potential ‘solutions’ and it seemed as if all the solution were on an equal footing. Every time, we arrived at what seemed a solution, the ‘limitations of success’ with the decision made us shrink back a bit. Ultimately, decision making was getting difficult and hence the need for the words of the relative.
For some reason, the word spoken by the relative resonated with me. Over the next couple of years, every time we hit a problem with the decision we made, we regretted not choosing one of the earlier options. Thinking about this incident recently made me remember the words the family member made ever so well. It was not necessarily the fact that we had made either the right or wrong decision, it was the fact that we did not plan against the weaknesses of the decision that we had made.
It’s like doing a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat) analysis where you consider various options before commissioning or purchasing a new or existing service, product etc. In most cases, one option seems to be the best one, but what we need to remember is that the preferred option might also has weaknesses. Your decision might not be the perfect one. There are of course times when God directs us to take a particular decision. In such situations, we should act decisively and trust that things would work out well. However, in the majority of cases, we simply need to make a decision and make that decision work. The bible speaks out against being double-minded.
One of the most important things I want to bring out from today’s post is once a decision is made, do not forget to plan for ‘any weakness’ that might arise. In moving forward with the best option, it is important to note the challenges or weaknesses, to make the chosen option successful. Once you have recognised the limitations of the decision you have made, develop strategies and solutions to overcome the limitations Decision making is not about making the perfect decision but making the best decision and making that decision work. Once that is done, don’t keep on looking back. Focus on making your selected decision work.
I trust that this week’s post has been helpful. So until I appear again in your inbox, stay blessed
Ola
Last update : Wednesday 09/29/10
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