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MIND TRAP: When we don’t question assumptions
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| Steve Major discusses the second of five mind traps that can kill smart decisions - when we don't question assumptions. All of us have various beliefs as to what works in a business. We have various ideologies. You could say that we have entrenched thinking. But to make a smart decision we need to be aware of the fundamental assumptions that are in play in the alternatives we are looking at. |
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MIND TRAP: Perspective
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| There are traps we can fall into that can kill smart decisions. In this article Steve Major focuses on the third mind trap that we can fall into - perspective. It's where we ignore the whole picture. We automatically assume that what we have done in the past that seemed to be effective will continue to be effective into the future. |
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MIND TRAP: Heuristic Thinking
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| There are traps we can fall into that can kill smart decisions. In this article Steve Major discusses the fourth of a series of five mind traps - heuristic thinking. We have various biases and maybe rule of thumbs that we don't realise are present in our thinking. Once we have made that decision we then justify it afterwards but we don't challenge that initial decision. |
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MIND TRAP: Ignoring the Evidence
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| Steve Major discusses the fifth and final mind trap out that we can fall into in making decisions - ignoring the evidence. This is where we are not facing the facts. The facts are there, but we are not facing them. You could say we are avoiding the facts. It's a form of denial. |
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The Benefits Of A Home Based Business
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| Taking advantage of a home-based business opportunity can afford you many benefits. There are not only the monetary benefits, but lifestyle benefits as well. Whether lifestyle or monetary, these benefits can be far greater than the benefits you receive working for an employer. If you are already working in your own home-based business or just entertaining the idea, be sure to evaluate your options and consider the value of the benefits you will receive. Home-based business opportunities can provide you with independence and financial freedom if you make smart decisions. |
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The Craft of Choosing Well
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| From our careers to our lifestyles, from our life partners to our life's legacy, we have a vast array of possibilities facing us. Our ability to think clearly, to make wise choices in our life has everything to do with creating a world of our own choosing-the ultimate success. |
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Are you a good decision maker?
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| Decisions, decisions, decisions. It seems like every time we turn around, we have to make more decisions. The question is, "Are you a good decision maker?" If you aren't (or don't think you are), there is no need to worry. Decision-making is a skill that can be learned by anyone. Although some people may find this particular skill easier than others, everyone applies a similar process. |
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Smart Guy, Dumb Decision!
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| Why do smart people make dumb business decisions? The biggest barrier to solid business decisions is emotions. Robin J. Elliott addresses how to get over some common hurdles. |
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Waiting Can Bankrupt Your Business
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| I’m just like you. I’ve put off making certain marketing decisions because I didn’t want to spend money. Sometimes that was a smart thing to do. But other times it just cost me money… and time… and I bet some future clients as well.
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SMART Organizational Goals
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| This article is designed to provide you with a tried and true approach to organizational goal setting. The best goals are smart goals. SMART is a handy acronym for the five characteristics of well-designed goals. SMART goals make for smart organizations. In our experience, many supervisors and managers neglect to work with their employees to set goals together. |
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Smart Women Prefer the “Limited” Lifetime Warranty
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| This article is about our struggles in decision making. We all have such a difficult time making decisions . From the simple (where to eat dinner) to the complex (ending a long-term relationship). We want our decisions to be the “right” decisions forever. Why? Because we fear change and we fear making the ‘wrong” decisions. We want to have the opportunity to make everything last forever. This is not possible in life. We need to embrace the idea of a “limited lifetime” warranty when we make decisions so that as we change and grow, we can make new decisions that work for us moving forward. |
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Smart Objectives for Success - 10 Rules to Achieve Every Smart Goal
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| Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that setting smart objectives is imperative for success. Implement these 10 effective tips when creating your smart objectives and be sure you are focusing on achieving your smart goal. |
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MIND TRAP: When we don’t question assumptions
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| Steve Major discusses the second of five mind traps that can kill smart decisions - when we don't question assumptions. All of us have various beliefs as to what works in a business. We have various ideologies. You could say that we have entrenched thinking. But to make a smart decision we need to be aware of the fundamental assumptions that are in play in the alternatives we are looking at. |
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Five Principles for Making Smart Decisions
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| Every day we contemplate numerous decisions. Some decisions are simple, such as deciding which gym class to attend, while are other are life altering, for instance deciding on taking an overseas promotion. Regardless of level of importance, these decisions will have an impact on our lives. Studies have shown that the more choices we have, they harder it seems to make a decision. Making decisions doesn’t have to be a daunting task; there are step we can learn to make smart decisions. |
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2001 --- 2011 Ten Years\' Development of Smart Phone
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| From the first smart phone's release, smart phone has become a part of our daily life. This article makes a brif review of smart phone's development. |
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Who Has the D? Unclog Decision-Making Bottlenecks
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| Making good decisions and making them quickly is a differentiator of high-performing companies. And the key to outperforming competitors is the quality, speed, and execution of your decisions. Yet in many companies, decisions routinely stall. One culprit? Ambiguity for who is accountable for which decisions. Here is a tool to help clarify your strategic decisions: Think RAPID. |
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