Remember in elementary we drew a large "T" labeling it pros and cons to make a decision. Do you still do that?
With skills, mastery, and networks we have matured and we may need a bit more elaborate process to make a decision. I believe when you are good at what you do, you will always be afforded with opportunities. Is ever opportunity a good opportunity? How do you measure your opportunities?
I continue to struggle with this as it doesn't get easier as you level up. Ever since I read Essentialism by Greg McKeown it has changed my perspective on my decision making process.
Here are the 8 questions I ask myself:
What are my core values? What are the organization's core values? How many people can I impact? What is the essential intent? Is the duration manageable? Will this activity or effort make the highest possible contribution toward my goal? What do I feel deeply inspired by? What am I particularly talented at? What meets a significant need in the world?Opportunity: What opportunity is being offered to you?
Minimum: What are your minimum criteria for this option to be considered?
Extreme: What are the ideal criteria for this option to be approved?
I know this is a lot of information to take on, but I hope these questions will help guide you in your mental process. Over time it will be a lot easier. If it's not a HELL YEAH, it's a NO!!
