22 min
Episode 80: Decision-Making: Knowing When It's Right Psychology Has It Backwards
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- Mental Health
Most of us got the message growing up that success is an outcome of making and adhering to careful plans. A deeper understanding of how our minds work, of the Principles, leads us to realize that having a direction, or intention, is helpful, but detailed plans keep the intellect busy and judgmental. That holds wisdom at bay. Deep listening, and patience to wait until an action or decision arises from wisdom, take us down unexpected paths towards our destinations, and often protect us from poor choices. We "know" it when when seeing it leaves us feeling settled, secure and confident.
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Most of us got the message growing up that success is an outcome of making and adhering to careful plans. A deeper understanding of how our minds work, of the Principles, leads us to realize that having a direction, or intention, is helpful, but detailed plans keep the intellect busy and judgmental. That holds wisdom at bay. Deep listening, and patience to wait until an action or decision arises from wisdom, take us down unexpected paths towards our destinations, and often protect us from poor choices. We "know" it when when seeing it leaves us feeling settled, secure and confident.
Support the Show.
22 min