We need to make decisions all the times. Some times making a decision may be quite simple and some times it may become very hard. Many times the decision has to be made in certain time. Some decisions may have many repercussions, which need to be considered, and many times you may have to make estimates and assumptions. Some times, based upon all the factors of making decision, it can become quite difficult.
I have following suggestions:
When you need to make a decision, you must use your mind, your experiences in life, and your knowledge gained from all sources. If you need more knowledge, acquire the knowledge by reading, listening, and most important – consult some one who you think may be able to give you good advice on that subject. Almost all the times, the decision has to be made. Please remember that many times it is impossible to make a perfect decision because no one can calculate how it is going to workout. My suggestion is that after due considerations, do not be afraid of making decisions. Do not make decisions when you are angry or your all the mental faculties are not in good shape. Do not keep trying to make perfect decisions. Except for GOD, no one can make perfect decisions because as humans, we do not know how things are going to be the very next moment of time.
Obviously you can not find what will be the consequences of your decision, but with best of your judgement, try to prepare for the possible eventualities.
Here I want to discuss about acquiring knowledge. We all are different. Some persons can learn by reading, some by listening, some by watching videos and some by discussing the subject with a knowledgeable person etc. It is also possible that same person will be good learner for different subjects through different modes of learning. My suggestion is that you should consider all these ideas and make your best judgement as to what is best for a particular situation depending upon what ever is available. My only request is that after you have gained the knowledge, and you are convinced that it is good knowledge, please put it to work in your day to day living.
About Me
- jtdatta
- I was born on July 16, 1940 in Bhera (presently in Pakistan). My father’s name Shri Arjun Das Datta and mother’s name Smt. Vidya Datta. In 1947 our family came to India. I completed my Intermediate exam in 1957 and joined I.I.T. Kharagpur. In 1961 I graduated in B.Tech. (Civil Engg.) and in 1962 graduated in M.Tech (Soil Mechanics). I served in Border Roads from 1962 to 1965. From 1965 till March 1967 I served in various places including teaching in C.M.E., Poona. In 1967 I migrated to England. I got married in end of 1967 and worked in Scotland till August 1969. Then I migrated to USA. In USA, I worked with several consulting companies till May 1983. This is the time when I started my own consulting company – Datta Consulting, Inc. I transferred my shares of the company on December 31, 2005 to my employees. Since 2006, I started travelling and trying to find some useful activity for me. Now my major occupation is to do some travelling and help deserving and needy persons - particularly students.