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:

1. What are my core values? What are the organization's core values?
2. How many people can I impact?
3. What is the essential intent?
4. Is the duration manageable?
5. Will this activity or effort make the highest possible contribution toward my goal?
6. What do I feel deeply inspired by?
7. What am I particularly talented at?
8. 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!!