Many people are fearful to make a decision because they don’t want to make a mistake. Indecision is the worst mistake you can make. Analyze each situation, identify possible solutions, and determine the best possible direction based on all circumstances. Once you do this, then you can move confidently forward. Make your decision and see it through. This doesn’t suggest to make hasty decisions but delaying over minor decisions can sometimes be worse than seeing the wrong decision through.
With responsibility comes paperwork. It is important to keep the paperwork process flowing efficiently. Whenever you find too much paperwork on your desk, take time out to reorganize. Review all the papers on your desk just once and divide it into the following classifications: [Do this, while standing over the waste paper basket]
– Do it now
– Action pending
– Reading material
– Round file [Garbage]
Try to put the highest priority item at the top of your Do it now pile, then act on it immediately. This way, you will not feel overwhelmed with disorganization by having a large volume of paperwork laying around. Clearing your desk completely, or at least organizing it before you leave the office each night, should be a standard practice. This helps to get you off to a good start the next morning.
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