We often find ourselves at a crossroads of the alluring pleasure of the familiar and the dreaded discomfort of the life we desire. The good news is that we encounter this crossroads at every step we take. The bad news is that we encounter this crossroads at every step we take. This decision of alignment is one we make constantly. And there are 2 ways of making these decisions - fast thoughtless action, or a slow process of thought, preparation and then action. In order to decide effectively, we must use these methods strategically.
More often than not, fast thoughtless action is the most powerful way to make a decision. Thought is the enemy in this case. It interrupts action. Once we have the idea to make the optimal decision, we must immediately spring into action, and cease all thought, respecting the origin of the word decision - decidere (Latin), meaning to cut off.
The art of thoughtless action is a delicate one. We must first generate the impulse. And then immediately dissect from all thought. Simply act.
The time to think, or re-think, is when we are about to make the sub-optimal decision. At this time, thoughtless action is the enemy, and we should allow ourselves to second-guess the decision. Allow doubt to creep in and permit the train of thought which leads to the optimal decision. Guide our mind into generating an impulse to make that optimal decision. And once that impulse is created, cease all thought and jump into thoughtless action.
