I have probably jinxed myself when I (jokingly) said I had absolutely nothing to do last week. Now I am finding myself buried in a pile of Super High Intensity Tasks. Excuse me. I knew there's something funny when others took my word seriously.It reminds me of couple years ago when I was the only one trying to make some sense of the numbers. The only sense I got out of it was a sense of chaos and insanity - and now a sense of humor, guess it's the insanity thing too. That was a good experience then and the effort was worth it for the team. Now it is history repeating itself. Luckily, there're lessons learned at my disposal.
Sometimes I wonder what causes Analysis Paralysis. A person is happier if he doesn't know anything that will disgust him. A person is making quick decisions because he doesn't think thoroughly or he thought he did. Are quick decisions good decisions?
There's a fine line between good decisions made quickly and quick decisions made badly. The former requires good information and fast thinking - 80/20 rule, SWOT analysis, six thinking hats, KISS, etc. The latter simply requires any combination of bad information, gut feel, ignorance, and a care-less attitude.
Seek and you shall find. Speak and you shall jinx. I wish I hadn't known better.
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Hi Desmond,
Malcolm Gladwell didn't talk about Blink here but he did talk about what can we learn from spaghetti sauce.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/malcolm_gladwell_on_spaghetti_sauce.html
Highly entertaining and insightful. Have fun.
Thanks Kempton for the link. It's very insightful indeed. Great stuff.
Your piece has a reflective and insightful tone, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on decision-making and the challenges of analysis. The use of humor adds a relatable touch to the narrative, making it engaging to read. The exploration of Analysis Paralysis and the distinction between good and bad decisions made quickly is thought-provoking and adds depth to the piece. Overall, it's a well-written and introspective composition that invites readers to consider their own experiences and approaches to decision-making.
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