What would it be like if you were to make better decisions? To some, good decisions are a mystery. Many opinions are offered. And here's another one. But it's based on practical research.
During a conference last month, a director of a regional brewer asked me 'How do you not appear weak when you change your mind?' - pointing to the place in his brain where this discussion was taking place.
The question indicated he had a good idea about his decision making process. And he knew when he had got it wrong. But how to change your mind and not appear weak? Of course, an intelligent person would change their mind. 'You are a long time bought Joseph' as my lawyer says.
But what is interesting is putting some structure around this decision making faculty. And we can. One way is to start with the language and track it back home into the deeper structure of the body. There, in all its sensory glory, you will find your decision strategy.
It will be simple, reliable - and it will insist you change your mind if it senses you have it wrong. It might be mildly embarrassing for a bit. But not as bad as staying stupid to it.
You can make better decisions more often because decision making has structure. And that structure is evidenced in your language. Are you seeing, hearing or feeling your decisions?
To find out more, just listen to your language. Or get some one else to do it. There’s a bit more to it than that but it's on the simple side – not a mystery.
Email me at joseph3@zeteticmind.com if you want to know more. Or come to our London mini-conference - 'How do you decide?' March 22nd 2012 http://www.zeteticmind.com/how-do-you-decide