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Tag: Decision

  • Action Creates Information

    Action Creates Information

    The more you do the more information it creates.

    The further you go the better you will be able to tell if you are getting closer or further away from where you want to be.

    The worst thing you can do is nothing. It may feel like the safest thing because you don’t want to do anything wrong but it’s not.

    The best thing you can do is take action. When in doubt do anything. The action you take will give you experience and information. You can use this information to make better decisions and take better action.

  • noiz viol8ion blog #814 – First and Second Order Consequences

    noiz viol8ion blog #814 – First and Second Order Consequences

    Imagine eating a delicious piece of cake.

    The first thing that happens is all the icing and sugary goodness pleases your brain.

    The second thing that happens is the pleasure is done and you crash.

    Take into account first and second order consequences when you make your decisions.

  • noiz viol8ion blog #641 – Narrow Down From Infinite Possibilities

    noiz viol8ion blog #641 – Narrow Down From Infinite Possibilities

    When narrowing down a decision from the infinite possibilities start with what you know. Starting from a solid foundation of knowledge will lead to a better outcome. What is it that you can talk about for hours without getting bored?

    Next start with what you are good at. What can you already do to get the most results with limited effort?

    Then where will your efforts be most well placed? Time is the most valuable resource that you have so make sure your time is well spent.

  • noiz viol8ion blog #502 – Progress over Perfection

    noiz viol8ion blog #502 – Progress over Perfection

    Life is a journey with many stops and achievements along the way.

    The first step to progress is to know where you are going. You’ll never know if you are going in the right direction without a destination. With out a target there is nothing to aim at. If you have a specific result in mind then you are already more likely to achieve it.

    The next step in reaching your target is to take massive action. No matter what taking action is better than nothing. Nothing just happens. You must deserve what you want. Even if you have a magic wand to make your dreams come true you have to take action and wave it. If this is what you really want then you must decide and make a commitment to do whatever it takes.

    The last step is to notice the results of the action you have been taking. If the results are good then double down. If they are not what you want then make adjustments. Keep making adjustments until you are getting all the results you want.

  • noiz viol8ion blog #422 – Single Focus

    noiz viol8ion blog #422 – Single Focus

    There are so many distractions in the world. Sometimes I feel like I jump from one distraction to the other. I loose track of my most important things and end up being distracted on less important things. When I notice this I take a pause in my life and realize what is important again. As soon as I find what is important then I find the next distraction too. I am at a cross road between my focus and distraction. It is a daily decision to pick the focus.

  • noiz viol8ion blog #393 – Uncomfortable Decisions

    noiz viol8ion blog #393 – Uncomfortable Decisions

    Know what you know and know what you don’t know. You don’t need to know every bit of information to make a decision or take action. If you can’t make a decision then learn the minimum amount needed.

    Research, Learn, Ask, Search

    Being comfortable is a luxury rarely achieved. Learn how to make a decision without being comfortable.

    Not making a decision is worse than making no decision. A wrong decision is better than no decision. Make a decision, see what happens and then adapt.

  • noiz viol8ion blog #295 – The 40/70 Rule

    noiz viol8ion blog #295 – The 40/70 Rule

    Never stop learning but do not let learning keep you from taking action. There is a thing as information overload and if you wait til you have all the information you think you need then you will never stop consuming information. You will never take action. At some point you are going to have to make a decision. That decision will be right or wrong and then you will have to correct course.

    He says that every time you face a tough decision you should have no less than forty
    percent and no more than seventy percent of the information you need to make the decision. If you make a decision with less than forty percent of the information you need you are shooting from the hip and you will make too many mistakes

    Everytime you face a tough decision you should have no less than forty percent and no more than seventy percent of the information you need to make the decision. If you make a decision with less than fort percent of the information you nee you are shooting from the him and will make too many mistakes. If you have more than 70 percent of the information the opportunity is usually passed.

    Colin Powell

    Click to access 40-70rule.pdf

  • Blog #39 – The Gut, The Heart, The Mind

    There are many organs that people make decisions with. Each one has a unique feeling in your body telling you what the right decision is. Sometimes they fight with each other and you do not know which one to side with. We tend to side with one over and over again casting the others to the side.

    Which one do you use the most?

    Whichever one you chose is exactly why you are in your current situation.

    For me I tend to side with the Mind. I need to think about things before I make a decision. I need to think of a response before I say anything. I plan things out and like numbers. I am an engineer and create systems in my life. Systems to eat better. Systems to work out. Systems to track finances. Systems to make money. Systems to build relationships. Systems to be happy.

    Siding with the Mind will give you drastically different results than siding with the Heart.

    The Gut is strong and if not done can lead to regret. The heart is fiery and vulnerable. The mind is logical and realistic. Each one has their own strengths and weaknesses that will help you succeed or trip you up.