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How Do You Usually Take Your Important Decisions

by maddiet
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What steps do you follow in order to make a good decision?

I usually:

1. Think about the BEST/ WORST thing that will happen if I TAKE/ DON' T TAKE that certain decision.

2. Ask the advice of my friends/ family

3. Research the topic the decision is related to

4. Pray for divine guidance


When did you take wrong decisions, what was the reason?

I make wrong decisions when I don't wait to gather all the information or I don't follow what I know it's right to do.
#decisions #important #make
  • Profile picture of the author Lett
    I follow my heart in order to make a good decision. It works.
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  • Profile picture of the author tk226
    Your present life status (good/poor) is the result of important decisions you made earlier. As we age our priorities also changes and my observation is telling me that age 15-25 is the decision stage age on which your whole life revolves. On a majority basis those who made smart decisions and acted accordingly during these the age of 15-25 became successful and happy too. Anyway, most of us may have passed that age but still any important decision may show up in your life at any age or period and the best way is: a. Investing time to think clearly on the choices; b. Recalling past events and associating the present choice with past choices; c. Asking for divine help if you're a believer; D.Outcome analysis in terms of health, wealth, family; E. What if no decision is made at all.
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  • Profile picture of the author driven247
    First I step away from the situation if the situation allows me to. If the decision must be made at that moment I stick with my gut. If my gut is wrong then I do what I need to do to fix it.

    But if the situation can be stepped away from for a minute I do and I also way the pros and cons.

    I think the biggest part of making a decision is not making the decision but following through with your decision.
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    • Profile picture of the author tk226
      Originally Posted by driven247 View Post

      I think the biggest part of making a decision is not making the decision but following through with your decision.
      I think "following through with your decision" is the fear factor that causes confusion at the first place of making a decision and if someone steps-out and makes decision and stumbles against odds then he/she procrastinate; postpone; or even quit the going.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    I am #4 on your list #1.

    I start with divine guidance by listening to my intuition. I go into quiet, ask a question and wait for the answer to reveal itself. It takes practice to silence the chatter of the ego but it's worth it.

    If I were to ask a person they would need to be 100% in harmony with my goals. Even then I wouldn't take any one person's word as the end all be all since the Perfect Guide awaits for me in the realm of silence.

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  • Profile picture of the author naruq
    It all depends if it is a major or minor decision.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    Interesting that you pose the major/minor debate.

    We create our own separate little realities. What's life-changing to me might mean little to you.

    This is why I move away from labels when making decisions; it creates added, unnecessary pressure which promotes anxiety during the decision-making process.

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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Two steps:

      1. is the most likely result worth doing this?

      2. can I live with the worst that can happen?

      The "best" that can happen is irrelevant to me when making a decision - if it's worth doing and the worst that can happen is manageable, it's a go.

      On rare occasion when the final result is the "best" that can happen - it's a pleasant surprise.

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  • Profile picture of the author timb98133
    I research the heck out of the topic
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  • Profile picture of the author christomax
    to be honest, i either ask my parents or i flip a coin . But serisouly these seem to get me positive results most of the time
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    • Profile picture of the author DA
      Originally Posted by maddiet View Post

      I usually:
      1. Think about the BEST/ WORST thing that will happen if I TAKE/ DON' T TAKE that certain decision.

      When did you take wrong decisions, what was the reason?
      maddiet, it's #1 for me...

      Wrong decisions... only when I listened to someone else.
      I don't make wrong decisions. Even if sometimes seems like I do - at the end it appears to be 'for the best'.
      Whichever way I go it's always 'good luck'. Perhaps I am just LUCKY


      Originally Posted by christomax View Post

      to be honest, i either ask my parents or i flip a coin . But serisouly these seem to get me positive results most of the time
      hahahaha!
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  • Profile picture of the author wendymay1
    I study it out in my mind first, When my thoughts match my heart with a good feeling, I act upon it. If there is confusion during the thinking process, its not the right path or decision to take.
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  • Profile picture of the author vem
    For me important decisions just happen when I am motivated. I usually make wrong decisions when I am not motivated enough about life work and anything else that matters at that time.
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    • Profile picture of the author Chantal-Louise
      I personally take a lot of time to make my decisions. I think sometimes being spontaenous doesnt really work. So if you just take a deep breath and look back at the whole situation you can really find the best decision for you!
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  • Profile picture of the author stephan231
    the only and only step i always follow is I ask my self if it is totally logic and nothing relates it to just dreams. I mean if it is very logic that that thing can be done in a clear way then it is a very good signal that it can be chased!
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    • Profile picture of the author Vogin
      When it comes to little decisions, I just flip a coin (head is usually "yes").

      When it comes to huge decisions, I write pros and cons on a paper and takes the more rational one.
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