Hell Seniors:What are your views on decision making.?

Question

-Should we make decisions quickly or take enough time before making them?
-and also should a person should never make an important decision alone ?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

It depends on the person I think. Some people are capable of making a quick decision, others prefer to take their time.



It also depends on circumstances or situation.



I would only make a quick decision if it was a dangerous situation and a life was at risk. Normally I prefer to take my time and the more important the decision is the longer it takes.

Answer 2

i think it's a personal thing. i think about thing for days, someone else may make a fast decision. Neither of us is wrong

Answer 3

Some decisions are irreversible and that could be disastrous. I don't ask for advice if the decision is very important to me.I take my time and think most things through weighing out the pros and cons of the situation. I don't wallow in the what ifs. I give myself time to trust my initial instincts. This goes for serious decisions.



Simple little everyday things I make quick decisions, most are not that important.



Good question!

Answer 4

It is often better to march confidently off down the road in the wrong direction: at least you will get somewhere. Standing around dithering in the middle of the highway will only get you run over. But always have an open mind and the humility to turn back as soon as you realize you have made a mistake!

Answer 5

Decision making has always been something I would try to avoid. Now, a widow, I am forced to make them. I do ask for advice, I do consider my decisions carefully, even then I find I chose the wrong decision often. I found that making decisions quickly and following through right away works best for me.

Answer 6

Depends on the decision:



What color shirt to wear? Fast.



Buy a new car? Careful



Marry her? Run!..

Answer 7

I am not sure, or am I!, ... no I do not think so........

Answer 8

Depends on the decision. If you're not quick enough you could end up losing an opportunity or even your life. Then again, if you make one too quickly, then you could lose later when you realize that you should have thought things through. Experience makes for a good teacher if you are willing to learn.



In an important decision it also can go both ways. To take advice from fools is folly. It is best to talk things out not only with oneself, but with those who have proven that they are wise.

Answer 9

I find good decisions are neither too hasty nor too delayed. You need practice making a lot of decisions to find your own natural balance.



But certainly don't ask others to "help" you with your own decisions. That's ALWAYS a disaster.



And it's also very true that the best decisions--and the best thinking in general--often come first thing in the morning.

Answer 10

I suppose my days on active service as an Army officer has had some bearing on my decision making processes.



I have found that a quick decision based on pure gut instinct is invariably the correct one.



Dithering and over-thinking a problem often leads to dismissing the correct decision

in favour of entirely the wrong one



I make an instant decision, based on experience, and stick by it.



It usually works well for me.

Answer 11

People who make quick decisions make a lot of wrong ones. I prefer someone who gathers information and looks at consequences before making decisions.



Whether or not to make a decision alone depends on circumstances. If other people are going to be affected by your decision then they should be consulted if possible.



Such as your decision to say Hell seniors. If you had consulted someone they might have suggested you say Hello Instead. LOL

Answer 12

I am a typical Libra - cannot make a decision if my life depended on it.



Every decision, whether it is about something trivial or something important, I deliberate about it for ages and even then I usually ask someone else 'What do you think?'

Answer 13

Now let me see, on the one hand making a decision quickly stops all that messing about but then perhaps if you haven't thought about it enough you might make the wrong one and then what can you do? Well you could ask a friend but what if they dither about and you miss your chance? Oh dear, it's all so difficult.

Answer 14

If you happen to be a boss or a person in charge - most decisions - would require you to think on your feet. Some costly decision would require - calling a meeting for discussion and all in favor say - I -. No need for just one person to take the blame for a wrong decision.



My motto - for decision making at home - has always been to sleep on it. Many problem decisions look different - the next day.



Also - neither my husband or I make an important decision without hashing it over.



Two heads are better than one.

DeeJay

Answer 15

There's no one rule that applies to all.



Some situations need you to think on your feet...and some require consultation and research. They do say Two heads are better than one.



PS: I hope the 'Hell' was just a typo ;)



Wow, Deejay says the same thing using the same words! That makes ours the majority view :))

Answer 16

*First thoughts come from the angels, they say. Make decisions quickly.

* Important decisions should always be made alone. Other view points always cloud the issues.

Answer 17

I'd volunteer to take the Ring into Mordor as proof of decision making.

An answer for second question requires my cook & gardener.