322: 5 Next Right Thing Principles I Use Every Week
Apr 2, 2024
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Explore the evolution of 'the next right thing' principle in decision-making and five key principles from the host's book. Embrace vulnerability in decision-making for personal growth and discernment in following arrows to align with values. Navigate overwhelming decisions by cultivating clarity and practicing mindful decision-making with minimalism and intentional living.
Choose what you like to address deeper issues in decision-making.
Contemplate the impact of choosing absence to align decisions with personal priorities.
Deep dives
Principle of Picking What You Like
In decision-making, it is essential to pick what you like and observe how it grows. By acknowledging small decisions that overwhelm us, we can address deeper issues. Feeling shame in minor choices may reflect underlying struggles. This principle encourages taking a step, such as choosing what you like, to move forward amidst decision fatigue.
Importance of Choosing Your Absence
When faced with opportunities or invitations, it is vital to contemplate the impact of choosing your absence. By completing the sentence 'This would be a great opportunity to...' one can discern the true value of engaging in a particular endeavor. Opting for absence can lead to focusing on what truly matters and aligning decisions with personal priorities.
Practice of Looking for Arrows
Rather than seeking immediate answers, the concept of looking for arrows emphasizes following indications and taking gradual steps in decision-making. Identifying actions that align with a bigger picture can reduce overwhelm and facilitate progress. By focusing on doing the next right thing and following perceived arrows, clarity and direction can emerge over time.
Five years ago on this very day, Tuesday, April 2nd, The Next Right Thing book released into the world. It was based roughly on the first 30 episodes of this podcast. And now that book has sold over 100,000 copies, and it's still going. As a way to mark the moment, I thought I would share five decision-making principles from The Next Right Thing book that I still use every single week. Maybe you'll remember one you've forgotten, or maybe you'll hear one of these tips with fresh ears. I hope you'll listen in.