Stop Sliding, Start Deciding

I was preparing to teach a strategic decision-making workshop when I came across a quote that stopped me cold. The question it raised: are you actually making decisions, or just sliding into them? "Rather than waste your time trying to make the right decision, focus on making the decision right." — Dr. Ellen Langer The word decision literally means to cut off. When you're sliding, nothing gets cut off. Today's episode is about the difference between being interested and being committed, and why constraints might be the best tool you have. Pick up The Optimistic Outlook: Amazon