Saturday, September 22, 2007

What's next? 5: Choose yes

Now this one means different things..... I'll start with a Ronald Reagan quote. "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can put off until the next day." I used to think that was pretty funny. I actually interpret it two ways. "Don't just delay doing the unimportant things, don't waste your time doing them at all." Good advice. or. "If you let something slip a little, you might be able to get out of doing the work altogether!" Not so good advice.

So if I choose yes, I'm making the requisite choice. It may mean that I'll do it now. It may mean that I delegate, or I discard. Either way it's dealt with. The certainty is the yes, the action is appropriate.

The other thing is about the little voice that whispers in your ear.... You'd better do this M. You know you should. You can ignore me but it's not really a good idea. I choose yes. Do what you know is right. Maybe the little fucker on your shoulder will shut up.

Something new is happening. You are cautious. You might normally spend some time thinking about it. Eventually you'll go with your head, the conservative route. Next time..... if I choose yes you'll go with your heart, your gut, your instinct, your first thought.

So yes..... I choose yes.

1 comment:

Lisa said...

ps, I'm loving this series