Just Do It

One of my new friends just recently made a decision to suddenly retire from her job, leave her house and move to Spain. I don’t really know how long it took her to make this decision, but it sure seemed sudden. Wow!

Decision is defined in the dictionary as a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. I am a big believer in making decisions quickly. It is always better to just decide rather than agonizing for days, months, or years over what to do. Even if the decision you make turns out not to be the wrong decision you have at least tried something.

Many personality tests help to decide what type of thinker you are.

• Driver — Fact-Based Extrovert – Drivers are very strong personalities. Typically they have a go-get-it-done or whatever-it-takes personality. They can seem very dominant and are quick to take action. The negative is they can sometimes come across as stubborn or arrogant. Sometimes the personality type can come across as brash, running over others in order to get things accomplished.

• Analytical — Fact-Based Introvert – Analytical types are constantly accessing, determining pros and cons, making lists of to do items. Analytical types are constantly asking questions, almost to the point of getting too much information. Others see them as talented with brilliant ideas. However, they can suffer from analysis paralysis, over analyzing situations too much. If you have ever made a list of “doing things the right way” you are an Analytical.
• Amiable — Relationship Introvert – “Natural” people persons. They enjoy socializing and talking. They are great story tellers and often over commit themselves by attempting to please people. They also are good at communicating vision, getting others exited about ideas and issues. However, they sometimes cannot be relied upon to get things done.
• Expressive — Relationship Extrovert – Amiable types are laid back and are hard to excite. They seem to constantly be relaxed and desire a peaceful environment over anything else. They will go out of their way not to upset people. In fact, their indifference can often upset the people they are trying to appease. They will often wait until the last minute to make decisions and will often go with what everyone else is doing. They are deeply emotional individuals that want harmony.

I am definitely a “driver” but even I don’t know that I cold pick up and move to Spain in a month! But I really admire my friend’s drive to pursue a new life and opportunities! I do like to remember what Mae West said  “When choosing between the lesser of two evils – pick the one you haven’t tried before.”