They make tough calls, and they
have the spine to follow through. Yet, the rest of us seem to get stuck in
cycles of indecisiveness. So what sets our more decisive-minded colleagues
apart from us? Not much, really.
Research has shown that everyone experiences
traces of indecisiveness — say, pessimism, or a low sense of control — when
contemplating a decision. There’s no avoiding it. But decisive people don’t let
these negative feelings hold them back. Once they make a decision, and begin
the steps to execute it, they start to feel confident, capable, and in control.
The good news is we can all train our brains to think this way. We just have to
be willing to bite the bullet. Gulp.