A Hard Lesson for Life and Business

I admit it.  I'm still not good at doing what I am about to share with you.  But, by sharing it and putting my thoughts down, I hope it helps you in your life and business - and selfishly, me as well.

What do you know of in your life right now you should be doing?  What is it that is in the back of your mind, your gut, that you know you need to do?  What is it that is constantly there, eating at you?

Even knowing it is there is tough, because you think of all the ramifications of what would happen if you followed this thing that is pulling at you.  What would be the consequences if you did it?  How would it affect others, your family, your business(es), your business partners, employees - those that rely on you.  How would it affect you?  How do you know it is the right decision and not just some stupid impulse that if acted on could ruin everything?

I'm talking about when you know you need to make a change or at a crossroads.  You gut, your intuition is telling you where you need to go and what you need to do.  It gnaws at you.  It is there day and night - and you know you need to act - but all those potential consequences, right?

I've had these moments many time over the years, and as much I fight them, I ultimately give in and follow my intuition and it has served me well when I did.  I have also missed out because I didn't act when I knew I should - only to do it later and things still turn out well, but not as good as they could have.

I learned over the years to trust these instincts and "my gut" in life and business, but sometimes I'm too stubborn to give in for a while or let a lot of potential made up consequences/ramifications rattle around in my head keeping me from acting for longer that they should.

I haven't yet quite figured out how to best manage these situations, but I am getting better.  

One thing I have found is to be open and talk through them with others that you trust and that you know have wisdom and experience.  They should challenge you, but also help you to see through the jumbled mess to get to the core of what really matters and help you see the benefits/detriments of the decision.  

Sometimes you need to just talk it through and it's best not to do it with those that are close to it or in it with you.  For example, when I have one of these situations in my businesses, I won't try to solve it with just my business partners, but instead reach out to those I trust and know will can help outside the organization and that are not close things.  I have found that the perspectives and new ideas that come forward have helped me the most in making the right decision - which the majority of the time is going with the pull of the intuition.

If you are in one of these times in your life, I really understand the struggle - these things can eat at you and consume you.  Get some help and don't go it alone.  Reach out to that person you know is the right one to help you see things the right way and that will help you think about it differently.  You'll find that once you do, a weight will be lifted off you and it will be easier to proceed forward.