Do we need to make this decision now?

One of the first questions we should ask before making any decision is: do we need to make this decision now? And if not now, by when should it be made? Not all decisions require immediate action. However, delaying decisions comes with a cost—the cost of delay. This...

Quality of our decisions!

We don’t get to choose our parents, teachers, birthplace, workplace leaders, our children’s personalities, or our birth and death dates. We have little control over the opportunities we’re given or the events that shape our lives. At a macro level, much of life is...

Are we making the best decision?

We don’t just buy things—we rationalise why we buy them. Sometimes it’s brand loyalty (we trust the name), sometimes it’s peace of mind (a recommendation from someone we trust), or maybe it’s an ego boost (a luxury logo). Other times, it’s fear (dreaded end-of-support...

Humans are creatures of habit!

Humans are creatures of habit, bound by their behaviours. We tend to act in the same way when faced with familiar circumstances. Someone may apologise for their negligence, outbursts of anger, or moments of unkindness. They may offer excuses, perhaps even sincere...

When faced with difficult decisions!

We make countless decisions every day, many without a second thought. However, some choices are irreversible or extremely hard to change. When we make poor decisions, the consequences can linger for a lifetime, bringing stress and sacrifices as we try to cope. Yet, we...

Strategic initiatives: Today or may be never!

Strategic initiatives are important but often not urgent, making it easy to deprioritise them as organisations focus on immediate tasks that require attention. As a result, many organisations remain entrenched in day-to-day operations, continuing with outdated, manual...

What we may get by reassessing our options?

Decisions require mental resources, and because our brains naturally seek to conserve cognitive energy, we often stick with past choices, even when we have the option to change. This tendency is evident when selecting service providers, like banks, insurance...