Seth Godin posted a short blog that was the last in a series of wake-up calls I’ve been receiving lately. He blogged about making a decision, any decision, rather than just sitting there doing nothing. In it he said:
It doesn’t have to be a wise decision or a perfect one. Just make one.
Is there a blog post you’ve been meaning to write, or a connection you’ve been meaning to make on Twitter or Facebook… anything that you’ve been stalling on because “it hasn’t felt right” or “I don’t know if it’s the right decision?”
It’s all about taking risk, something else Godin blogged about in his post yesterday: Apparent risk and actual risk. When you make a decision, any decision, you are taking a risk. Even if you decide not to decide, Godin points out you’re still making the decision not to decide. You’re taking the risk of not making a decision that could propel you forward and instead, staying in the safe place of indecision and avoiding all of those outcomes that your brain tells you could happen, even though the chances are slim they actually will.
What decision can you make today that you’ve been putting off?
For me, it’s to get my rear in gear and blog. I offer blog writing services, so it’s best to put my money where my mouth is, right? I love writing blog posts for others, so why haven’t I been doing it for myself? While there are a number of reasons, it all boiled down to: I didn’t make the decision to take the time to start. So I’m deciding to start and do it in a big way. I’m making the decision to blog as often as I possibly can, preferably every day, on topics related to the services I provide, what I’m learning and anything else that I find interesting and relevant to my readers, and that blogging is a priority in my day and my business. Is it really a risk? In a way because I’m putting myself out there and some people may not agree or like what I post, but it’s a good risk to take because of the people I will reach (which is another point of a blog). And by telling you about my decision, that makes me accountable to everyone who reads this (so hold my feet to the fire, people!).
What decision will you make today that you have been avoiding? Let me know! After all, the more people you tell, the more likely you will be to follow through, so tell the world!