Time is an Entrepreneur's Ally

As human beings we are faced with multiple choices each day. Some are easy, some are necessary and others completely change the shape of  our life — taking it in new and exciting directions. Entrepreneurs can face all of these types of decisions at once, without any hard and fast rules to manage them.

When are decisions are imminent, one  key factor often gets us into trouble and we don’t even notice it distinctly. It is the is the fallacy of time. Yes, some decisions are time sensitive including, “what the hell do I eat for lunch now that I am starving and may pass out?” Most often, the pressure to make a decision quickly is mostly self-applied.

Save the Drama for Ya Mama

As humans we have an uncanny ability to add our own drama to a variety of situations. That drama is generally the idea that choices need to be made quickly. This happens because we just don’t want to have to think about the situation anymore, or the reality of making a decision puts epic-level fear into our hearts — and we want that feeling to end immediately.

The truth is, time can be an ally. Don’t feel you MUST act quickly or say something without thinking it over. If your decision impacts others, just ask for more time to feel sure about it. There is no harm in that and in fact, people will respect you more for being comtemplative and confident before making a decision that changes their lives as well.

Life Isn’t Rush Hour

So next time you feel rushed to make a decision ask yourself…Is it true that I need to make this business decision immediately? Does the fate of my business hang in the balance? Or does it feel more comfortable to take a walk, chat with a friend or confer with a bag of chocolates? My research has proven that chocolates can be quite insightful as well as delicious, and Dove chocolates even have messages as part of their packaging! Chocolate and guidance; what more could you want?

Make time your friend and snuggle with it, don’t try to race past it out the door. The perspective contemplation brings can open great doors you never would have noticed, and melt away any anxious thoughts about “doing it wrong”. Just remember its all about choices, and the best choice for you can be much clearer to see with a little extra time.