Decision is one of the most important aspects of everyone’s life. At every stage, we have to make decisions. It is these decisions that shape our lives. A good decision can lead us toward success, while a bad decision can take us to a lesson. An analysis of several hundred people who had accumulated fortunes beyond the million-dollar mark revealed that every one of them had the habit of reaching decisions promptly. Procrastination, on the other hand, is inversely proportional to effective decision-making.
We should always make definite decisions. The definiteness of a decision always requires courage, sometimes great courage. Taking a definite decision can be tough and unpleasant at times, but it always pays off. If you are influenced by the opinions of others when making decisions, you will not succeed in any undertaking. When you let others’ opinions control you, you lose your own desire and direction. Therefore, always make decisions on your own.
Thousands of men and women carry inferiority complexes with them all through life because some well-meaning but ignorant person destroyed their confidence through opinions.
How to Make Decisions
Every individual is different, with a unique personality; hence, it is impossible to create a universal rule for everyone. However, there are a few things that can be taken into consideration before making any decision.
- Keep your mouth closed and your eyes and ears wide open to observe.
- Gather as many facts and as much information as possible, then evaluate them to reach your decision.
- If you require facts or information from others to reach a decision, acquire them quietly without revealing your purpose.
- If you share your purpose with people, you will receive opinions, and it is very possible that you will be influenced by those opinions—making it difficult to take a definite decision.
- Keep your own counsel.
After following all the points mentioned above, if you are still confused or unsure about your decision, then follow the steps below—and trust me, you will never be disappointed.
Trust yourself – trust your heart. Follow your intuition, gut feeling, inner wisdom, and the guidance of the Universe/God. Sit calmly and listen to your inner voice (अंतरमन/antarmann). The decisions you make from within will lead you to witness miracles in your life that you could never have expected or dreamed of.
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