In making tough decisions, you don’t have to get everything right.

A great Piece from the Legendary Tony Robbins

Most people are anemic when it comes to decision-making. They get paralyzed by fear or lack of certainty – or they just get overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

Leaders make the decisions that no one else can – or will – make. But the best ones use a system to ensure they are choosing the best possible option and reducing any potential downside.
I remember one time I was talking to General Schwartzkopf about mentors that have shaped our beliefs about life and decision-making. He spoke of one of the generals that he had worked for, before he was the “Stormin’ Norman” we know him as today. He recalled a situation in which the man was asked to make a decision that had been stagnant for almost 10 years. The general just looked at them and he said, “The answer is obvious, gentlemen.” And then he gave them the answer. He said, “That’s our decision. Move on it.”

After they left, Schwartzkopf went up to the general and said, “Permission to speak freely?” He replied, “Certainly.” He said, “General, I know you don’t have a clue what those guys were even talking about.”

The general smiled at him and he said, “You’re right. I didn’t understand all of it.” And he said, “But you know what? This has been a decision that no one’s been willing to make for 10 years.” He said, “For 10 years they’ve talked about it, going back and forth. The best minds have been on it, and they can’t decide one way or the other, so you know what? We need to pick one and do it. So I just did. Because I believe that now all the best people are going to go to work on it, and they’ll either make it work or they won’t. They’ll see it’s not working, and we’ll change directions, and we’ll do what’s right, but what’s happened right now is a logjam of nothingness. Decisions are power, and I’m here to make them. That’s what I’m in position for. That’s what I’m a leader for.”

Think about it. Trying to be perfect when it comes to decision-making is insane. You’ve got to stop being fearful; you’ve got to stop worrying about failure. The only failure is failing to decide, putting off what inevitably you know you need to do.

When I make tough decisions, I use a six-step process that not only helps me make the best possible decision, but also reduces the downside of any decision, because we all know that decisions have power.

The system is called OOC/EMR. I should mention that all of this should be done on paper so you don’t get stuck “looping” through potential scenarios.
Here’s how to use it:

Get clear on your outcomes.
What is the result you are after? Why do you want to achieve it? You must be clear about your outcome(s) and its (their) order of importance to you. Remember, reasons come first, answers come second.
Know your options.
Write down all of your options, including those that initially may sound far fetched. Remember this principle: One option is no choice. Two options is a dilemma. Three options is a choice. Write down ALL options whether you like them or not.
What are the consequences?

What are the upsides and downsides of each option? What do you gain by each option and what would it cost you?

Evaluate your options.

Review each of their upsides and downsides (consequences). Ask yourself:

1. What outcomes are affected?
2. How important (on a scale of 0-10) is each upside/downside in terms of meeting your outcomes?
3. What is the probability (0-100%) that the upside/downside will occur?
4. What is the emotional benefit or consequence if this option were to actually happen?

After completing this stage, you will be able to eliminate some options from your list.

Mitigate the damage.

Review the downside consequences for each of your remaining options. Then, brainstorm alternative ways to eliminate or reduce those downsides.

Resolve.

Based on the most probable consequences, select the option that provides the greatest certainty that you will meet your desired outcomes and needs.

1. Select your best option and strengthen your resolve to make it work.
2. Resolve that, no matter what happens, this option will give you a win.
3. Design your plan for implementation and then take massive action.

Remember, it’s better to make a decision and monitor to see if you need to shift your approach than to remain paralyzed in indecision.

Do you know the 4 rules to effective decision-making?  

Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist and a life and business strategist. For more than 38 years, he has consulted and coached some of the world’s finest athletes, entertainers, Fortune 500 CEOs, and even presidents of nations.

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Have you ever thought about what it is that we really are? A human being isn’t just his or her physical body.

There are a number of aspects to us to the essence of who and exactly what we are. Consider the  physical, mental, emotional and spiritual component that make up the human being.

However, all those things that make up a person probably the one that gets ignored the most is probably our spiritual side.

The most neglected area of in life these days can be argued is our spirit self.

A person who is spiritually strong has very strong set of values and is a balanced person at peace. Able to live and endure the strains of life, inspire others with their morals and live a life of purpose.

A person who is ‘spirit filled’ believes in living life to the full, a life that extends well beyond their present one and its limitations.

We’re not asking you to change any belief you have, whether it be belief in heaven or reincarnation, but rather that a person who has an eternal perspective of life in mind is less likely to squander their present one with the frivolities that may lead to self-destruction or limit your potential as a human being.

Spiritual people construct lives that impact generations, make changes to the world and people around them and live each day nurturing themselves, their soul with kindness and are at peace with themselves and the world at large.

Ask yourself in 2016 What ways can you enrich your spirit?

Let’s be kind to one another and live better lives.

Happy New Year

Rick

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE???????

The person who does not know who they really are becomes faceless.

What does that mean? It means they don’t  have a 'face' because  they don’t  know who they.

People look to others to tell them who they are however, the face still doesn't appear because that is not the real you.

Most of the time, people live their lives in a way that turns them into this faceless person because we look to others to find out who we truly are. That person is the person you think they think you are… Not the REAL YOU!

As a result of this we become just another face in the crowd. Another faceless being, in a forest of faceless people.

I want to tell you that are not just another face in the crowd? If only you could see it.

The only time you can define yourself and claim that person who you really are is to connect with yourself.

What is it you really want? Who do you really want to be? What do you need to be that?

What would you do with your life if money was not the issue? Or education or anything else you perceive is holding you back. If the fairy godmother gave you that wish what would it be?

Answering the questions truthfully you may notice a little smile develop as the idea resonates with you.

The faceless persona that used to be there is replaced with someone real and that someone has a huge smile.

Let that smile radiate from you and you will no longer be just another face in the crowd. You will be ‘SOMEBODY’

So, today say to yourself “I love and accept myself with all my heart and soul”.

Be that SOMEBODY you know you can be if you only believe.

Best Wishes to everyone in this festive season. May God be with you and Peace in 2016.

Rick

THE POWER OF A DREAM...

Richard Branson once said that if your dream doesn’t scare you then your dream is not big enough.

Well, everyone dreams. I doubt there is anyone who has never had a dream of some sort.

The problem is however most people just dream small because of what they see in their situation as being ‘Realistic Expectation’ It’s not that they don’t dream just that they have missed the point to the dream. DREAM BIG!

When you were a kid you probably went around saying you were going to be a Fireman or Astronaut when you grow up of a Movie Star or the Prime Minister or President. The fact is as a child you were not afraid to dream. Your imagination was immense, that is, until the grown-ups pulled you back down to earth.

You see, the adults put the limitation on your dreams by telling you to be realistic, that people from where you come from don’t get to be Footballers or MP’s or even Movie Producers. They become Secretaries or work in a Bank or Supermarket.

It’s only the kids who come from a background of privilege who believe they can be anything. They get taught to believe they are better than you or me. Nothing wrong with the mindset if it is applied to everyone, but it can do.

Often we think about what others think of us and let that dictate our future. Peer pressure or social dogma.

However, it does not have to be that way. You have the ability to think freely and make your own decisions. 

What is it you really want?

What is your DREAM?

Put yourself first before letting someone else steal you dream by putting you down. Nothing is out of bounds if you believe you can have it.

Life is like a painting canvas, you can make of it what you will. Why not draw what it is you want rather than let someone else tell you what should be on the canvass?

So, as we approach Christmas ask yourself if you could have anything what is it that you really want? What would that be?

If you open your heart and mind to possibility you’ll begin to realize that you are capable of so much more.

Decide today to become a POSSIBILITARIAN…Because anything and everything is possible.

Rick

WHY DOES THE LAW OF ATTRACTION NOT WORK FOR ME????????

You want this and that. You want success, your own business or to be an actor or musician or perhaps a doctor or aspire to be a Millionaire.

You try visulisation techniques and have experimented with the laws of attraction etc… Still what you seek has eluded you and you wonder what it is that you are doing wrong.

I heard a really cool song the other day that got me thinking about stuff and why it is that the things we say we really want have not come to fruition yet.
 
The song is by the singer Courtney Barnett and it’s called – ‘Nobody really cares if you don’t go to the party’.
 
This song got me thinking about life and all the ups and downs and struggles we go through in our journey’s to what it is that we want.
 
This is exactly what life is like. The Universe does not care what you do, whether you do it well, indifferent or badly. The rules are quite simple really. Perhaps too simple that’s why we don’t follow them because it can’t be a simple formula right? 

The Universe doesn’t really care if you don’t come to its party (metaphorically speaking of course). In fact, there are so many people at the party in this Universe that you wouldn’t be missed. Life goes on around us for each and every individual all forging ahead and fighting battles to succeed. All pushing out their dreams about this or dreams and desires about that. So, it’s okay not to join in if you don’t want anything to change.
 
But here is the thing in life.. .

You want to go to the party really, don’t you? Otherwise why do you have the dreams you have and desires and yearnings to be something else. However, most of us end up settling for something else because we don’t really believe we can have what we want. Those things happen to others, the ones that are lucky right? Blessed? 

Secretly though you want to join in on the fun and ride the wave and why not indeed. If only you knew what the secret was.

But here is the thing we need to understand; the party or Universe is not going to coming to you.  It is not just going to drop into your lap without any effort on your part…you have to go to it? That’s right you have to put some effort into making things happen and take some action to get things moving. The inertia is frightening too as the harder you try the more the Universe seems to fight back against you.
 
So many people think that the success will just come chapping on their door. That it is just luck that it happens at all and if it is meant to be then surely it would have happened by now.
I’m afraid the Universe doesn’t work that way unfortunately. You have to work at whatever it is you really want and take action. You have to find out where this party in the Universe is at and go kick the bloody door in and get in there amongst it to get some of that bounty. Yes, without taking action just dreaming about things is not going to make it happen.
 
There is another line in the song by Courtney Barnett: “I wanna go out, but I wanna stay home”
Well, with that kind of indecision what do you think is going to happen with your dream?
You can’t have it both ways. Action is the first step and no journey was ever completed without the first step being taken.

You either get active and busy and join the party…or stay at home and watch other people do the thing you would like to do…or let others steal your dream. I’m not even sure which is worse?
The Universe is waiting for you to make your mind up. Are you coming?
 
Doesn’t matter if you don’t but without taking that step I guarantee nothing will change until you do!

Join the Party and follow that dream…
 

Rick