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The Options Dilemma
Did you know that one of the main reasons why we don't get 100% results for our actions is because of the various options we keep up our sleeve?
Think about the last time you had to buy a TV or a household appliance such as Fridge or Washing Machine? Did you truly need all the features it provides? How often do you need them? But it feels nice to have those options? Right?
Could you have spent a hundred or two hundred dollars less and got the thing which would have been sufficient?
What about when you had to provide a time estimate to your boss about the work you are doing? Did you add buffer? Did you keep your options open?
It's human nature to have more options all the time. We want to have a fallback plan and be comfortable. Can you imagine the kind of thoughts and emotions we have in this case?
Now, remember that time when you were working under constraints? Did it make you uncomfortable? Working under limitations, were you able to push yourself and get the job done? Even though you did not have many options, you started thinking creatively and focused more since you had to complete the work.
In a study done at MIT, two batches of students were asked to submit their work. The first one was given the option to submit on the due date six weeks away, without any interim review submissions.
The second one had to submit the assignment every week for interim review, and then the final submission was due in 6 weeks.
Which group do you think passed in flying colours? I would guess it would be group 2.
It's always in our control how we want to work for our success. If we always keep all our prospects open, are constantly in our comfort zones, and don't feel the need to push ourselves, perhaps we will always find ourselves in sticky situations.
What can you do:
* Practice Gratitude. Be thankful for the various opportunities we get in life.
* Practice being uncomfortable each day to know what kind of emotions you have.
* Practice learning from your challenging experiences. They will help you grow.
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Chander Shankar
NLP Coach and Mentor
Enkindle and Empower Pty Ltd
http://www.enkindleandempower.com/
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By Chander ShankarDid you know that one of the main reasons why we don't get 100% results for our actions is because of the various options we keep up our sleeve?
Think about the last time you had to buy a TV or a household appliance such as Fridge or Washing Machine? Did you truly need all the features it provides? How often do you need them? But it feels nice to have those options? Right?
Could you have spent a hundred or two hundred dollars less and got the thing which would have been sufficient?
What about when you had to provide a time estimate to your boss about the work you are doing? Did you add buffer? Did you keep your options open?
It's human nature to have more options all the time. We want to have a fallback plan and be comfortable. Can you imagine the kind of thoughts and emotions we have in this case?
Now, remember that time when you were working under constraints? Did it make you uncomfortable? Working under limitations, were you able to push yourself and get the job done? Even though you did not have many options, you started thinking creatively and focused more since you had to complete the work.
In a study done at MIT, two batches of students were asked to submit their work. The first one was given the option to submit on the due date six weeks away, without any interim review submissions.
The second one had to submit the assignment every week for interim review, and then the final submission was due in 6 weeks.
Which group do you think passed in flying colours? I would guess it would be group 2.
It's always in our control how we want to work for our success. If we always keep all our prospects open, are constantly in our comfort zones, and don't feel the need to push ourselves, perhaps we will always find ourselves in sticky situations.
What can you do:
* Practice Gratitude. Be thankful for the various opportunities we get in life.
* Practice being uncomfortable each day to know what kind of emotions you have.
* Practice learning from your challenging experiences. They will help you grow.
*************************************
Share on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GioeEB7Osfz0VbeDO9cTba
Share on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTwJPy73I9LiR_nWN6GQWw
Share on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3caoa1MESvl8p5TGJNnT5D?si=DfziomtfSoq6AaRBmrjpIg
Chander Shankar
NLP Coach and Mentor
Enkindle and Empower Pty Ltd
http://www.enkindleandempower.com/
New messages shared every day by 8 AM Sydney Time.
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