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My Bias to Action Is A Double-Edged Sword
Excellently executing a flawed idea is still a net loss.
My bias to action has its flaws. I get obsessed, like mental, about securing things immediately. Yesterday, in fact. This leads to hasty decision-making, ill-thought-out plans, and insecurity about those decisions.
I’ve analyzed myself closely on this. While having quick decision-making skills is often heralded as a career-oriented, brave, dynamic, and even sexy trait, it’s problematic when I’ve rushed into something I don’t love.
Case in point: I bought a Nissan Ariya after months of no car finance simply because it was available. Had I not been so ballsy, I could’ve gotten what I truly wanted – a red Tesla Model S. That’s what I’m yearning for now but can’t get until I dig myself out of the hole I dug.
But this bias to action isn’t all bad. It’s made me bold, decisive, and unafraid to take risks. It’s why I’ve accomplished as much as I have. It’s just a matter of channeling it correctly.
Here’s where I need to strike a balance. I need to match my bias for action with a bias for prudence. Sure, being quick off the mark has its perks, but sometimes, taking a moment to think things through can save a lot of heartache.
