The Mind of Vatke
Thoughts, Musings and Advice by Andre Vatke

"Every great leap forward in your life comes after you have made a clear decision of some kind."

- Brian Tracy

Making a decision can often be a point of relief. Just knowing what to focus on next can empower you to achieve new and greater goals.

But how often do you look back and second guess yourself?

We all make important decisions all the time. We make the best decision we can based on the information we have available to us. How we feel about our decision is determined not only by the outcome but also by the amount of time we consider other possibilities.

Looking back and asking "what if" may intrigue us. It can be fascinating to look back and imagine what might be different if we had made different decision. Because nothing is certain your imagination can provide an infinite series of could-have-beens.

Spending too much time here can undermine the value of the decision you actually made. Spending time thinking about "what if" keeps you from making the most out of the decision you have made. It cuts your commitment, hammers your discipline and softens your focus.

Rather than ponder the past and what could have been, snap yourself out and look to what you will do today to move you closer to your goal.