I have been providing seminars on making decisions for years, mainly focusing on crisis events. Here are some things I see that impacts decisions more than anything.
* We do not learn from our mistakes. If we really did, why would man still be fighting wars, having economic recessions, and filling prisons? Where were the experts to stop us making the decisions that lead us into our crisis?
* There is an old saying that "We can never step into the same river twice." Some say that is foolish. "I can step into the Missouri or Mississippi as many time as I want." Therein they are missing the point. You can never step into the same environment since the water you stepped into the last time has long moved on. We often fool ourselves thinking that we have seen this situation before and our experience will help us make a sound decision. Circumstances change constantly, be sure to evaluate each challenge anew.
* Decision making is not an exact science. Thinking so only places us at a disadvantage.
* Once we make a decision, the world moves on and we must make new decisions. Too often we stick with old decisions failing to realize their time has passed.
* Making decisions are part of life, albeit and imperfect part. If you are seeking the perfect solution, you likely are making no decisions and letting life pass you by. That may be the saddest decision anyone makes.
If only we had enough wisdom to make enough good decisions that we would not bring harm and hardship to others.
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