When our decisions are marked by hesitancy, it is in opposition to our true nature of decisiveness.
Decisiveness:Exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions.
Perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Makes effective and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences.
Is proactive and achievement oriented.
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
"--Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, French General, Emperor If you feel unsure of yourself, your approach to the decision-making process will likely be cautious and tentative.
Though you may wonder whether your tendency to think over your options for a long time before proceeding is interfering with your forward momentum, you may be intuitively saving yourself from a great deal of heartache.
Mulling over the alternatives can help you identify those that have true substance so that you can differentiate them from those that only appear worthy of your continued attention.
"Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness or oppose with firmness.
" --Charles Caleb Colton, 1780-1832, British Sportsman Writer Your life's journey is the greatest asset you possess, therefore serve yourself well by being careful to make decisions that are reflective of both the values you hold and the goals you hope to accomplish.
You need to avoid letting your tentative approach to potentially life-altering decisions interfere with your enthusiasm for those paths that lie un-traveled.
Great care is most effective when paired with a sincere eagerness that ensures that you do not become paralyzed by uncertainty.
When you are willing to subject yourself to choices that are challenging because you understand that there are wonderful rewards waiting for you in the future if you are willing to do what it takes to reach them.
The well-thought out caution with which you make decisions will help guarantee that your worldly endeavors will eventually be met with success.
"Ideas without action are worthless.
"--Helen Keller Source:Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications
Decisiveness:Exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions.
Perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Makes effective and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences.
Is proactive and achievement oriented.
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
"--Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, French General, Emperor If you feel unsure of yourself, your approach to the decision-making process will likely be cautious and tentative.
Though you may wonder whether your tendency to think over your options for a long time before proceeding is interfering with your forward momentum, you may be intuitively saving yourself from a great deal of heartache.
Mulling over the alternatives can help you identify those that have true substance so that you can differentiate them from those that only appear worthy of your continued attention.
"Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness or oppose with firmness.
" --Charles Caleb Colton, 1780-1832, British Sportsman Writer Your life's journey is the greatest asset you possess, therefore serve yourself well by being careful to make decisions that are reflective of both the values you hold and the goals you hope to accomplish.
You need to avoid letting your tentative approach to potentially life-altering decisions interfere with your enthusiasm for those paths that lie un-traveled.
Great care is most effective when paired with a sincere eagerness that ensures that you do not become paralyzed by uncertainty.
When you are willing to subject yourself to choices that are challenging because you understand that there are wonderful rewards waiting for you in the future if you are willing to do what it takes to reach them.
The well-thought out caution with which you make decisions will help guarantee that your worldly endeavors will eventually be met with success.
"Ideas without action are worthless.
"--Helen Keller Source:Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications