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Feb 27, 2014
"Enduring a little bracing indecision might be just what we need to navigate a busy, confusing world of choices." --Steve Fleming
The Power of Hesitation
Whether lingering too long over the menu at a restaurant, or abrupt U-turns by politicians, flip-flopping does not have a good reputation. By contrast, quick, decisive responses are associated with competency. Steve Fleming, a cognitive neuroscientist, wonders whether the allure of decisiveness might be leading us astray. Perhaps, when faced with a novel scenario, there is a benefit from being slow.
BE THE CHANGE
Experiment the speed of your decision-making, sometimes faster, sometimes slower. And from time to time, think things over twice.
