Think and Grow Rich - CH8 DECISION

THE MASTERY OF PROCRASTINATION

When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.  - William James

We make millions of decisions every day. Some decisions are trivial and some are more significant.  In studies there is a direct link between failure to meet goals and achieve success  and inability to make a decision. PROCRASTINATION is the opposite of DECISION and is a common enemy which every man must conquer.  Theodore Roosevelt said that “In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. “

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A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.  - Chinese Proverb

Once you have reached an intelligent, informed decision, we must be quick to implement the result and slow to change our path. Many times mere persistence will overcome temporary obstacles and pave the way to a successful journey toward your goals. Public Opinion is as steady as a summer breeze. It shifts continuously and can sway our resolve in our quest to success. Remember the fable of the old man and the mule. Everyone had their opinion on how the man could best outfit his trip with the mule. Some said to pack the mule with everything, some even offered that the old man carry the mule to keep him fresh. In the end, both mule and man failed to reach the goal. This is the fate that awaits a shifting decision maker. Do not let anyone deter your decision and only allow your inner circle of “Master Mind” committee members sway your decision.

God gave man TWO eyes and TWO ears and only ONE mouth – Do you think there was a reason for this ???

You have a brain and mind of your own. USE IT. If you need facts or information from other people, delve into your resources and other knowledge sources quietly, without disclosing your purpose.  Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth closed, if you wish to acquire the habit of prompt decision making. If you talk more than you listen, you not only deprive yourself of many opportunities to accumulate useful knowledge, you also disclose your plans and purposes to people that may take great delight in defeating you, because they envy you.

Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently. -William A. Ward

May God Bless You and Yours

Gene

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