8-20-2021

 

Mary’s Minute

 “Sometimes you make the right decision; sometimes you make the decision right.”

~ Phil McGraw

I would like to add to McGraw’s quote that when we are especially lucky we make the right decisions in the right way!  Wouldn’t it be nice if we could always make the best decision through a process of which we could be proud. 

We all make decisions every day – both large and small decisions.  It seems like during this past year and a half we have been faced with making even more decisions for ourselves and others.

Is it better to make the right decision or to make the decision through the right process?  Being “right” is certainly important, especially with high stakes outcomes and safety.  By making decisions based on the best available data, by working together as a team, by focusing on a shared vision, and by leading with empathy, we can feel that whether the decision was right or wrong, we followed the right process.  I believe that when we make the decision right, we will more often make the right decision.

Also, at the end of the day as we struggle about whether we are making the decisions that are best for ourselves and others, we can be more satisfied if we know that we made the decision by studying facts, working with trusted partners, being goal focused, and being kind and compassionate.  We still will struggle, we still will worry, and we still may cry, but at the end of the day, when we make decisions right, we will feel better about ourselves and more likely make the right decisions.

                                                                                  Peace and love,

                                                                                             Mary