DO IT Strategy
2007-12-01 16:27:24 · 9 answers · asked by snookums 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I heard this at a Christian retreat 10 years ago & it has stuck with me. Ask 3 questions:
1)What does the Bible say about it?
2)What does Christian counsel (friend, parent, mentor) think about it?
3)What do you feel about it? Has God given you any guidance through prayer?
When these things agree it's probably a good decision!
2007-12-01 16:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by msssszebra 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's simple.
You can do it in your mind or on a sheet of paper. You write down all the pros and the cons and weigh them out.
Another important thing to consider is (since your list might be biased) is if your decision is made because it's a want or a need for you. For example, you're deciding whether it's more important to do your homework or respond to the forum posts on your thread. You may say respond to the forum posts because the people responding are important to you, but your homework is more important because how well you do your homework and study will decide which college you attend. At least for me anyway...
2007-12-01 16:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by myname_isalbert 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on the thing needing to be decided... But usually I try to think about 5 years from now -- will I wish I HAD done it or be glad I DIDN'T do it.
For example -- in college there were often times when I needed to study but there was something else going on that I really wanted to attend. I'd ask myself which would be more important in 5 years. If I NEEDED to study for a big exam that might affect my overall grade, then I'd study. But if I had the opportunity to -- say hear Margaret Mead talk -- then I'd go to that.
People say that you mostly regret the things you DIDN'T do...
2007-12-01 16:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by luvrats 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Follow Decision Tree analysis
2007-12-02 00:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by JH 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Firstly gather as much information you can about each alternative.Talk to the appropriate people.Seek advise from family and friends.Jot down a list of pros and cons for each decision.Prioritize which considerations are very important to you,and which are less so.Think honestly about fears,motives or biases guiding your thinking.Recognize them for what they are.Look for ways that you can have your cake and eat it as well.Hope l have been of help to you.
2007-12-01 17:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ruby Jane 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a Cost/Benefit analysis.
Work out the consecquences both good and bad of all your options and then choose the one that does the least harm and the most good for whoever is most important to you.
2007-12-01 17:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by freebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believe the best guide line would have to be where you think truthe originates. for me that would be a creator , i look to the bible (king james and other similar translations) as to be fully inspired by Him , he is the source He would be my source for the answer. if toyota made your vehicle and you were having difficulties with it then you would go to the manufature which he would guide you through the manual. thats the best advice i have but of course he gives us common sense to ask others (to question it) a con-science (with science) to pick it a part and commonality that means to say hey like ecclesiasties: theirs nothing new under the sun,,,, your not alone
2007-12-01 16:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ga. boy 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think if I'll regret it the next morning, don't do it. If I'm with my friends I tend to do more risky thing. So if I'm about to do something risky, I think twice.
2007-12-01 16:58:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
gut feeling,insincts.
2007-12-01 16:35:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mike 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋