I know that by nature I tend to be a reserved and calculated person. For this reason, I doubt I will ever do a month of ‘thinking before every action.’ I do this a lot already. even with the most mundane of activities. However, I would like to increase my confidence level, and I believe one of the best ways to do this is to just purpose to be more decisive, especially with smaller decisions. The ground rules for this challenge are pretty simple.

• Make “minor” decisions quickly. This includes most of the decisions I make on a daily and weekly basis. This does not forbid thought, but the thought should be quick and straightforward and an action taken promptly. No deliberation (and I know what that is)!
• Make “major” decisions with productive thought. Longer thought processes may be used for more important decisions.This still does not allow for lengthy deliberations. Moreover, there should be no brooding (unproductive deep thought).
• Categorize “major” and “minor” decisions quickly. Don’t try to figure out what parameters make an action major or minor, just quickly put each decision you face into one of these categories. If you are not sure, think of it as minor.

What decision I make or what action I take is not what is important here. The goal is to make the decision and take the action promptly and decisively.

This month may force me to rely a bit more on my instincts. I think this will be good in balancing out my very reason-oriented outlook on life.