When You Know That You Know... (General)

As a small business owner, there are always times that you wonder what you should do. Do you expand or contract? Do you hire now? …or wait until you are sure that things are going to get better? For the decision maker, there is usually not a clear answer. Many times the decisions that can make you a hero, or a hound dog, are split second decisions that are based not on your research, or your training, but on your gut. You just know that you know, what to do. Others can doubt me, people can question and even ridicule my decisions, but more often than not, when I know that I know what to do, it is the right decision… even if it takes some time to be evident to others. Now, I have certainly made my fair share of wrong decisions, (just ask my wife!) however, there are very few times have I gone wrong when I followed that deep feeling in my gut that I should choose a certain path. In fact, most of my really bad decisions occurred when I listened to others and did not follow that small quiet voice inside. Decisions are a part of doing business every day, and some can make or break your business. So, with the tempo of life accelerating exponentially, it is imperative that you consider the impact of each decision, factor in your training, experience, education, and the circumstances, and then do your best to be decisive. However, there are times when you do not have all the information or experience that you would like to have…but you still have to make a decision… and in my experience, you have got to trust your instincts and listen to that small quiet voice inside … especially before you choose a direction.