Think and Then Act

by Sandy Karn

Think and then act!  That is good advice, yet some of us fail
to give adequate thought to what we are about to do and others
among us may get stuck in our thoughts and fail to get around
to acting.  

D´s and I´s tend to move quickly to action without taking time
to adequately think about what they are about to do. D´s are
focused on the end results. They know exactly what they want
and they realize that the only way to get those results is to
take action to make it happen. They prefer to act now and to
deal with the consequences later.   

I´s tend to move quickly to get other people involved as much
as possible. If there are people available, they tend to get
them involved even if they are not quite sure what to do or
what the results may be.   

High C´s and S´s tend to get caught up in thinking. C´s like
to look at the big picture. They try to anticipate all the
possible consequences of their actions. They also want to be
sure that they have the necessary data and that they are not
overlooking anything that may affect the outcome.   

S´s tend to spend a lot of time on preparation. They like to
have a detailed plan of action, with all necessary materials
and resources right at hand. They also think about all the
things that could possibly go wrong.   

Whenever you undertake something significant, I encourage you
to call upon all four of these tendencies within you. Take
time
to gather all the relevant data that is available, develop a
solid plan, and think through the consequences of your actions
for everyone concerned. Then take decisive action, involving
others whenever appropriate.  

Your goal:

To take time to think about any significant undertaking and
then to take decisive action to obtain your desired results. 

The result:

You will avoid disastrous results and missed opportunities.
You
will make steady progress toward obtaining the results you
truly desire. 

Your assignment:

The next time you are about to undertake something
significant,
take time before you begin to develop a reasonably detailed
plan, line up the necessary equipment and resources, and
consider the probable consequences for yourself and others.
Then take decisive action to implement your plan, involving
others whenever possible in ways that are meaningful and
appropriate for them. 

Wishing You the Very Best!

Sandy Karn