{"id":10331,"date":"2012-05-19T00:02:23","date_gmt":"2012-05-19T08:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=10331"},"modified":"2013-09-18T08:56:58","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T16:56:58","slug":"the-power-of-making-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/the-power-of-making-decisions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Making Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Everybody talks about motivation and goal setting. It\u2019s timeless. Everyone is also trying to make it look very complicated, like it\u2019s a secret. They even came up with a DVD called \u201cThe Secret.” Really? Since when did all of this \u201cmotivational” stuff became a secret. When did taking care of yourself and taking responsibility for your own actions become a novelty? Nowadays, people need to actually read a book in order to treat themselves with respect and love. Personally, I don’t believe that you can buy motivation. You either have it or you don’t. I’m not trying to motivate you with this article; instead, I will provide you with the tools to make better decisions and as results live the life you always wanted.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to talk a little about something we make every day: decisions.<\/p>\n

I hope you understand that everything about and around you is a result of your own decisions. Your whole life is a result of your own decisions.\u00a0 “Decision” is the bridge between your thoughts and your actions.<\/p>\n

We make decisions every day. From simple decisions as brushing your teeth to deciding “with or without cr\u00e8me in your coffee.” Everything you do is a result of a decision.<\/p>\n

But what is the definition of a \u201cdecision\u201d and why is it so important for you to understand this?<\/p>\n

When making any decision, whether you like it or not, you are okay with the consequences. We are instantly and subconsciously validating the outcome of our decisions as we are making them.\u00a0 If you think about it, it only makes sense to make those decisions that will eventually make us happy and achieve our goals; however, that\u2019s not always the case.\u00a0 For example, when we decide to stay up all night drinking, we are immediately accepting the fact that tomorrow we are going to have a hangover. Why would you complain about being sick after consciously and deliberately make the decision to drink all night? Because we also made a decision to ignore the consequences. It\u2019s almost a state of denial.\u00a0 As you take responsibility for the consequences of your decisions, you are also deciding to stay in control, therefore, you cannot complain about the outcome. Remember? You accepted the consequences.\u00a0 By taking responsibility you have the power to change the outcome. If you don’t like or agree with the results of your decisions, change them.\u00a0 For example, when you decide to go for a swim, you understand and accept the fact you are not going to drown. Bottom line, when making any decision we are accepting the consequences. When people fail to understand this, they will complain about the consequences and will not be happy with the results.<\/p>\n

There are two types of decisions: conscious decisions and subconscious decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A conscious decision can also be associated with setting goals. When we set a goal, we consciously agree to follow a set of actions that are required to make that goal become reality.\u00a0 Everyone has a goal, from trying to lose weight to wanting to become successful or any other goal. When you set a goal to lose weight, you agree to exercise and eat healthy, right? That is because it is a conscious goal; however, lots of people have a hard time accomplishing this goal. You\u2019re probably asking why? When making a decision to eat poorly, subconsciously, you are immediately accepting the consequences. Subconsciously, you are accepting to look and feel poorly.\u00a0 Somehow, it serves a purpose for you to feel that way. You have probably heard the saying “everything you do is for a reason”. Let me tell you\u2026 It is! Your subconscious goal will sabotage your conscious goal. Most of the time, your subconscious goal will prevail. Why? Because it has been there for a long time and it has become part of who you are. You are a walking billboard of your subconscious mind.\u00a0 If you are like me, you’ll find it foolish to set a goal to become successful but somehow allow your actions to lead you in the complete opposite direction. Why? Because somehow being a victim serves a purpose for you.<\/p>\n

Once you understand that making a decision means agreeing and accepting the consequences, you\u2019re going to gain more clarity in making decisions and your success rate will increase.\u00a0 It\u2019s going to help you \u201cpredict\u201d the future. If you\u2019re aware of the consequences, it will only make sense to make the right decisions that support your goals.\u00a0 My advice to you:\u00a0 \u201cDon\u2019t make decisions based on how you feel. Make decisions based on what your goals are.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank you and good luck.<\/p>\n

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World Wrestling Champion and successful entrepreneur, Leo came to the US 10 years ago with $10 on his pocket and 4 words of English.\u00a0\u00a0Combining his work ethic, knowledge, and adherence to discipline, Leo found a way to share his passion for athleticism and\u00a0personal growth with\u00a0people of all ages and walks of life. RESULTS STUDIO and LeoFrincu.com<\/a>\u00a0became the embodiment of Leo\u2019s burning desire to contribute to the community by enabling people to overcome personal adversity and reach their best potential.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo credit: ‘Two Paths<\/a>‘ by Big Stock<\/p>\n

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I hope you understand that everything about and around you is a result of your own decisions. Your whole life is a result of your own decisions. “Decision” is the bridge between your thoughts and your actions.<\/p>\n

We make decisions every day. From simple decisions as brushing your teeth to deciding “with or without cr\u00e8me in your coffee.” Everything you do is a result of a decision.<\/p>\n

But what is the definition of a \u201cdecision\u201d and why is it so important for you to understand this? Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12163,"featured_media":10400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[6],"tags":[2001,2000,66,4639,4629],"yoast_head":"\nThe Power of Making Decisions - Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We make decisions every day. From simple decisions as brushing your teeth to deciding "with or without cr\u00e8me in your coffee." 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