I was reading a post by David Maister – and he posed the question of why people change their minds.
His article is here.
As usual, I have some definite thoughts on this.
Its an interesting challenge to stop changing ones mind.
First Step - Get the facts!
Are you really changing your mind?
You may just be evaluating new information and modifing your plan as you go along. So in fact you may not be changing your mind – just adjusting the details of your plan.
So the first step is to get all the information. Keep a journal of what your decisions are, and then when you think you have changed your mind – check your journal as see if this is reality.
Second Step - You are at this step because you have decided that you are changing your mind about your priorities.
You need to get the facts.
The next question is – why is influencing you to change your mind?
Is it new information? Then maybe you were too hasty in making your first decision.
Is it because of outside influences? Then maybe you need to check with these influencers, before you make your decision.
Is it because you need to implement the decison – to learn the consequences of your actions.
Third Step – By this time, you now understand when you are changing your mind, if you have done enough work, you understand why you change your mind.
Here is the bottom line. If you are successful in meeting your life goals, then accept that this is the way you act and live with it.
My method for dealing with different priorities.
I have a list of goals with target dates I maintain. These are not milestones – but tangible goals that I want out of life.
(Sort of a Definite Purpose in Napoleon Hill language) At all times, I decide if the action I am about to take will move me closer to one of my goals. And is it the next action or is it two steps away.
Take Care
Zale
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