Comments on: Improving Your Decision Making Process

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:19:07 +0000

I agree that we should use common sense and logic in the same manner as taught as the father of logic, Aristotle. I “believe” (in the true sense) in the gut feeling, but it will not be my exclusive guide to action. Animals have to go by their basic instinct, but we have to rely on our sense perception as the starting point. The thread on Small Business Trends Radio got pretty intense, but I will continue to “stick to my guns” and try to spread the “voice of reason” in my way.

Benjamin Jones: I think you have created a good list, but I will not apply step #6. I don’t have a “conversation” (read: pray) to a supernatural being.

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Martin Lindeskog - American in Spirit.
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By: Ben Jones

Ben Jones — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:34:06 +0000

Wow….thanks so much Steve for linking to my post. This was quite a surprise. Also, thanks to B Smith and Chris for your kind comments. They are greatly appreciated.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:26:38 +0000

I am always quick to listen to my gut and it has been right many times. Sometimes you have to silence your fact and logic based thinking and just listen. It’s an important part of decision making and many wise business people firmly believe in this. The 8 tips that Ben offers in his article are useful tips, indeed. And a little prayer can go a long way, huh Ben?

By: B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom

B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:41:20 +0000

The 8 steps are good advice to follow. They drive you to make informed decisions quickly. I especially like the part about looking at the consequences. I know I personally stress too often about decisions that have no major impact.

Lynn Robinson’s point about intuition fits nicely with the 8 steps. Often intuition is our mind’s way of bringing together minor facts and observations that our conscious mind can’t see. Where I use it most is evaluating people. Their tone and body language often are at odds with their words.