Richard Branson’s Secret to Knowing What to Do
In Richard Branson’s autobiography “Losing my Virginity” I noticed a few times how he uses the word “decided” in places many people usually wouldn’t. Like in this passage…
This particular passage exemplifies the kind of worldview that leaders like Branson hold. At this meeting, he didn’t ‘realise’ they were right, nor did he ‘understand’ they were right…he ‘decided’ that they were right. This may seem like a subtle difference, but it’s not.
Think of the power contained in the ability to ‘decide’ for yourself and your business when something is right or wrong. A decision does not necessarily make something true, but it certainly makes something happen.
If you want to make things happen, then instead of waiting to ‘know’ what to do, simply decide.
Dear John,
I agree with you and for those who wants to learn more about instant decisions, The book called Blink from Malcolm Gladwell will expalin why Branson was able to give that decision. Everything comes to let our conscious go away and use the real source.
Ahh…good point man. I just read another book by a famous Samurai warrior and he talks about how being able to make quick decisions is what makes a great warrior.
Hey John,
what´s the name of the Samurai warrior book? Sounds interesting too!
Cheers
Johannes
A Book Of Five Rings – Musashi Miyamoto