Comments on: 5 Emotional States That Result In Bad Decisions.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:20:49 +0000

Hey Marshall,
Yes, fear and indecision do cost us opportunities. I think at different times we’re all probably guilty of these.

By: marshall | genverters.com

marshall | genverters.com — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:58:05 +0000

These emotions can really change your decision if you can’t “extract your self” to observe your feelings. I’m so guilty of 4 of the above items, that I hate to admit which ones.

Decide now, take action now, fix things later. So many of life’s opportunities are squandered away through fear and indecision.

By: Srinivas Rao

Srinivas Rao — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:23:39 +0000

@Tanner: I think presence is really the key to all of this. To me if you can master presence somehow all the rest ceases to exist. That’s one major takeaway I get from being in the ocean. It’s the happiest I ever am because in that moment there literally is nothing on my mind other than what I’m doing.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:11:39 +0000

We can make an exception for you. It’s not following these rules that make your blog special.

By: Extreme John

Extreme John — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:44:45 +0000

I have to say I love the pics they bring this entire post to life. First time commenting, I subscribed and figured I would come through after reading your guest post on Doolin’s blog Website in a Weeekend.

I will say I typically do 4 out of 5 of the above listed things on a consistent basis, but that’s what makes me… me. haha.
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By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:50:19 +0000

Love the photos. I’ve made some bad decisions because of anxiety.

DR said last week I need to meditate or something to control my anxiety.
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By: Gordie

Gordie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:04:36 +0000

Hey Eric,
Yes, if you quit a lot of things before and now you’re working hard not to quit things so quickly, that’s cool. However, I think sometimes quitting is the right decision depending on what it is you’re quitting. I quit doing two websites before this. Some people thought I didn’t try long enough. But I knew where those sites were going and so I started this one. This one is going strong after ten months. If I’d stayed with those sites, I would have probably wasted a lot more time and energy.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:02:00 +0000

Hi Nancy,
Glad you were able to take something away from the post. Trust your gut. It’s right 95% of the time.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:31:20 +0000

Gordie,

I’ve quit a lot of things throughout my life and that I am not proud of. I am working hard to turn that around and I believe the outcome of what I’m doing now will definitely pay off.

What do you think?
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By: Nancy Adler

Nancy Adler — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:13:47 +0000

Wisdom wins when making decisions. Thank you for your wise blog. And the pictures really bring it home.

I have found that making decisions in haste based only on emotion can lead to a regrettable decision. Great point on patience when making decisions. Making a decision not to make a decision is a decision. The opposite of that is remaining stuck in indecision.

Great point on using ones intuition when one does not feel safe. Trust my gut works for me.

Blessings ~ Thanks for the post.

By: Taylor Marek

Taylor Marek — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:45:02 +0000

With the amount I hop around on the web, I probably won’t be!

By: Isaac - Life is simpler

Isaac - Life is simpler — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:38:30 +0000

Lol… Yes, that can happen… once I visit China or you visit Mexico.
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By: Gordie

Gordie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:26:58 +0000

Brother Tanner.
You’re right. The above negative emotions can really have a negative impact on our health if we don’t learn to bring them under control.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:23:26 +0000

Hi Annabel,
Emotions are fine as long as they don’t cause us to do stupid things or make poor decisions. I still think one of the most dangerous emotions love. People do all kinds of crazy stuff for that.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:21:19 +0000

Welcome, Taylor!
Hope to see you around here again. Don’t be a stranger.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:20:25 +0000

Isaac,
You are exactly like me. When I’ve got crap on my mind that is affecting my mood negatively, I like to go for a walk too. Perhaps one day we’ll pass each other in the street.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:19:11 +0000

Yes, one can live with more regret not making decisions than making the wrong decision.

By: Gordie

Gordie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:15:39 +0000

Hey James,
I have become such a big believer in making decisions quickly and going with my gut instinct, I’m not sure if I know when is too quick or too long. Making quick decisions fits in with my “fail fast and fail often” philosophy.