One thing does, in fact, lead to another.
The type of work we take. The type of people we work with. The types of decisions we make. They all lead to other experiences similar to them.
As a business owner, the application is pretty clear. When I consider taking on a project – an employee – or are making any decision, I don’t just think about this one moment. There’s the road ahead and it our decisions guide the path.
Saying yes to something is allowing it to become part of my identity.
“Yes, this is the type of work i do.”
“Yes, this is how I make decisions.”
“Yes, I renegotiate deadlines that I agree to.”
“Yes, these are the types of people i surround myself with.”
Decisions transcend the moment they are made. Willfully or not, they begin to to craft our identity both within ourselves and outside ourselves.
When making a decision let’s take time to ask ourselves if this is a decision we want to make again. Merely asking the question will help us make better choices.