Landing on quick decisions

Whether you’re naturally self-aware and reflective or not, as pakihi owners (entrepreneurs, founders, whatever you like to call yourself) developing a reflective practice is an important tool to have in your kete, especially if you are currently flying solo.

Here’s what some well-known names have to say about making good decisions:

• “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.” - Michelle Obama

• “The art of decision making includes the art of questioning.” - Pearl Zhu

• “Every decision you make reflects your evaluation of who you are.” - Marianne Williamson

We use these three questions to help us land on quick decisions that are aligned with our mission. When you’re in the early stages of growing a business, there are shiny objects everywhere and it can be really easy to fall into magpie syndrome. The result? You venture off a bunch of different pathways, and your mission gets waylaid. By using these three questions, you hold the path or at least, make an informed decision about venturing off track.

1. How does this decision move us forward with our mission?
   Seems like an obvious first question, but let’s spell it out. Does it align? If so, how?
   
   

2. What are the costs of this decision?
   Everything comes with a cost, we often only look at the benefits, but what about the costs? What will it cost us to follow this path? Is it worthwhile?
   
   

3. How will this decision grow me/us/the pakihi?
   What opportunities for growth are there? What benefits will we see, and who will benefit?

Sometimes the best option is to slow down momentarily, in order to land those quick decisions. When you slow down to reflect on the above three questions, you’ll land a decision that is tika, pono and keeps you on track.

Happy decision-making!