Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 27, 2024

 And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more. - Erica Jong

To truly do something remarkable, you'll have to occasionally override your logic and trust your intuition. – Craig Groeschel

Once a person decides when to decide, seeks wise counsel and researches the topic, a decision has to be made. Making a decision can be difficult and stressful. Often times, people are concerned that they will make a mistake. Rarely can someone be 100% positive about the decision they are making. At this point, the individual has to trust their gut/intuition and take a risk.

Trust your gut. Do your research but stop at 80 percent confidence rather than 110 percent. – The Power of Habit

According to Groeschel in part two of his podcast titled 8 Habit of Great Decision Makers, our guts are continuously “recognizing patterns, connecting experiences and processing subconsciously” the information in our brains. With our brains intrinsically processing the information gathered, our guts make wise decisions.

ACTION: How well do you trust your gut? Knowing your brain is continually processing information, does that build your confidence in making decisions? What will you do to help feel more confident in your decisions?

Resources

·        Groeschel, Craig. January 4, 2024. 8 Habits of Great Decision Makers, Part 1. (145). Life Church. URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1/id1070649025?i=1000640526923.

·        https://cms-assets.life.church/Media/Craig-Groeschel-Leadership-Podcast/Leader-Guide-Show-Notes/145%20-%20CGLP%20Leader%20Guide%20-%208%20Habits%20of%20Great%20Decision%20Makers,%20Part%201.pdf?utm_content=id_7e3ad138-8e52-4766-acbc-3f12cb78e9a9-name_8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1-language_EN-path_%2Fleadershippodcast%2Fleadership%2F8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1&utm_source=life_church  

·        Groeschel, Craig. February 1, 2024. 8 Habits of Great Decision Makers, Part 2. (147). Life Church. URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2/id1070649025?i=1000643785374 .

·        https://cms-assets.life.church/Media/Craig-Groeschel-Leadership-Podcast/Leader-Guide-Show-Notes/147%20-%20CGLP%20Leader%20Guide%20-%208%20Habits%20of%20Great%20Decision%20Makers,%20Part%202%20FINAL.pdf?utm_content=id_85fe4e37-3ee9-4098-8431-70d270299ba1-name_8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2-language_EN-path_%2Fleadershippodcast%2Fleadership%2F8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2&utm_source=life_church

·        https://api-assets.life.church/uploads/message/2468/podcast_show_notes/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2.pdf

·        Crucial Learning. Four Surprising Career Habits of Highly Successful People. The Power of Habit.

·        Discover Your Decision-Making Style - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjMsY0kv9A&t=748s

·        https://www.realtimeperformance.com/ulysses-s-grant-12-leadership-lessons/

·        Email from Keith Craft dated July 9, 2023 titled “The art of decision making”.

·        https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-did-ulysses-s-grant-make-life-and-death-decisions/331198

 

Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 20, 2024

Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions. - Mark Twain

I stupidly memorize my credit card and use it about thrice weekly for online shopping. The only reason I don't bankrupt myself is that I return about 75% of what I buy. - Mindy Kaling

As the author said last week, she learned that her decision-making style is “the researcher,” which was not a surprise to her.  When the author thinks of researching, that often includes reading online reviews, product details, feedback from other consumers, touching and experiencing the item, etc. However, the author confirmed something she already knew, which is online shopping is not always the best thing when making big purchases.   

For this purchase, the author and her interior designer found a couch that they both liked, and they both thought it would be a great purchase. The author found that the couch was in a local store and decided she would go look at it. The picture online made the sofa look great, but when the author saw it, she did not like it. The author took a picture and sent it to her interior designer, and she did not like it either. At that point, the author went back to one of the original items she liked and viewed it.

The author regularly shops online and often returns a majority of what she buys. The author is a person that has to experience what she is purchasing. However, in our society today, a majority of the items available on websites are not available in stores. 

As I stare at it, I can feel little invisible strings, silently tugging me toward it. I have to touch it. I have to wear it. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. - Rebecca Bloomwood, Confessions of a Shopaholic

ACTION: In today’s society, online shopping is very popular. What do you do to make sure your purchases will be worthwhile?  

Resource

·        https://cms-assets.life.church/Media/Craig-Groeschel-Leadership-Podcast/Leader-Guide-Show-Notes/145%20-%20CGLP%20Leader%20Guide%20-%208%20Habits%20of%20Great%20Decision%20Makers,%20Part%201.pdf?utm_content=id_7e3ad138-8e52-4766-acbc-3f12cb78e9a9-name_8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1-language_EN-path_%2Fleadershippodcast%2Fleadership%2F8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1&utm_source=life_church  

·        https://api-assets.life.church/uploads/message/2468/podcast_show_notes/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2.pdf

·        Discover Your Decision-Making Style - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjMsY0kv9A&t=748s

·        https://www.realtimeperformance.com/ulysses-s-grant-12-leadership-lessons/

·        Email from Keith Craft dated July 9, 2023 titled “The art of decision making”.

·        https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-did-ulysses-s-grant-make-life-and-death-decisions/331198

Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 13, 2024

 Nothing is impossible for those who act after wise counsel and careful thought. - Thiruvalluvar

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart. - Confucius

The 2^nd lesson the author learned is to have an advisor or seek wise counsel. 

Knowing she would have to make a quick decision, the author reached out to a friend that does interior designing.  Through modern technology, we worked on 3D virtual interior designing with a computer system, did facetime so the author could show the house to her interior designer, took pictures, read reviews of new product ideas, etc.  Through this process, the author was researching all possibilities just like President Grant did each night when he had to make hard decisions that affected the country.

There are two options for a personal advisor. As the author did, she reached out to a friend that has experience in interior design to help her select the best options available in a short amount of time.  The second option is used if the reader does not have time or wants to keep the decision to themselves.  Craig Groeschel recommends becoming “Your Own Personal Advisor”.  What does he mean? He suggested to pretend the reader is advising an individual on the decision trying to be made. The reader emotionally removes themselves from the decision and the reader can analyze the situation to make a wise decision. 

Through this experience, the author confirmed that her decision-making style is as “The Researcher”.  To learn more about the different decision-making styles, listen to Craig Groeschel’s YouTube video titled Discover Your Decision-Making Style.

ACTION: For the decision you placed on your calendar last week, seek wise counsel either through a source or become your own personal advisor to assist in making the decision.

Resource

·        https://cms-assets.life.church/Media/Craig-Groeschel-Leadership-Podcast/Leader-Guide-Show-Notes/145%20-%20CGLP%20Leader%20Guide%20-%208%20Habits%20of%20Great%20Decision%20Makers,%20Part%201.pdf?utm_content=id_7e3ad138-8e52-4766-acbc-3f12cb78e9a9-name_8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1-language_EN-path_%2Fleadershippodcast%2Fleadership%2F8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1&utm_source=life_church  

·        https://api-assets.life.church/uploads/message/2468/podcast_show_notes/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2.pdf

·        Discover Your Decision-Making Style -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjMsY0kv9A&t=748s

·        https://www.realtimeperformance.com/ulysses-s-grant-12-leadership-lessons/

·        Email from Keith Craft dated July 9, 2023 titled “The art of decision making”.

·        https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-did-ulysses-s-grant-make-life-and-death-decisions/331198

Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - February 6, 2024

 Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right. - Phillip C. McGraw

Some of our important choices have a time line. If we delay a decision, the opportunity is gone forever. Sometimes our doubts keep us from making a choice that involves change. Thus an opportunity may be missed. - James E. Faust

Welcome to February!

Last week the author started a new series on decision making where she discussed how President Grant was an effective decision-maker. As the author mentioned, she had to make a big decision in seven days, which is pretty quick for her. Here is the scoop…In mid-January, the author purchased new recliners for her house. She was proud of herself because she researched the materials, size, and other aspects of the chairs. Additionally, she read reviews and saw no issues with her selection. When they were delivered, they were not what the author was expecting as they were not easy to move around in, little padding, and overall, not comfortable. Immediately, the author contacted the company and found out that she could exchange the items within seven days or pay a restocking fee to get a refund. After analyzing the situation, the author knew she needed something new in her living room and developed a plan to find items to exchange for her purchase.

Here is the first lesson the author learned through this experience. Craig Groeschel said in his podcast “8 Habits of great decision makers, part 1”, decide when to decide. The author knew she had seven days from delivery to exchange so the timeframe was established for her. However, she also took into account other events she had going on in that timeframe and decided on a particular day to decide as she had to go in-person to make the exchange.

ACTION: What decisions do you have looming that need to be made? This week, decide when you will make a decision and write it on the calendar.

 Resource

·        https://cms-assets.life.church/Media/Craig-Groeschel-Leadership-Podcast/Leader-Guide-Show-Notes/145%20-%20CGLP%20Leader%20Guide%20-%208%20Habits%20of%20Great%20Decision%20Makers,%20Part%201.pdf?utm_content=id_7e3ad138-8e52-4766-acbc-3f12cb78e9a9-name_8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1-language_EN-path_%2Fleadershippodcast%2Fleadership%2F8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1&utm_source=life_church  

·        https://api-assets.life.church/uploads/message/2468/podcast_show_notes/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-2.pdf

·        https://www.realtimeperformance.com/ulysses-s-grant-12-leadership-lessons/

·        Email from Keith Craft dated July 9, 2023 titled “The art of decision making”.

·        https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-did-ulysses-s-grant-make-life-and-death-decisions/331198