Life repeatedly confronts us with a choice. And every time, despite previous experience, we risk being stumped. Therefore, it is necessary to possess a methodology for evaluating various options. Simply put, you need to know exactly how to make a choice.
Instructions
Step 1
List all the possible paths that are offered to you. Do this exercise in writing. The longer the list is, the more options you have. Some ways are imposed on you by the people around you. Some options appear due to sudden circumstances. There are also alternatives inspired by your own principles, dreams, goals. Work on the list as carefully as possible. Don't even miss out on options that you don't quite like. During the analysis, they can give you unexpected thoughts. Therefore, write down absolutely everything. Think of people who were previously in your position. Which ways did they go further in life?
Step 2
Analyze each path for distance from your target. You must now evaluate all the alternatives. Write down all your options on separate sheets of paper. Then cut these sheets into strips so that only one variant is written on each strip. Divide all strips into 3 groups. In the 1st group, there should be options that directly lead to your goal, even if they are not very to your liking. In the 2nd group, place those paths that you like the most, but can lead you somewhere aside. These are the paths you prefer based on your emotions. For example, a friend or girlfriend approves of this choice. In Group 3, identify those options that go too far from your goal. There may be paths that someone imposes on you from the outside. You don't need to neglect them, just put them aside in a separate group.
Step 3
Choose a path that is in harmony with your goal. In each group, select only one such path. You must evaluate all alternatives, considering that you will not be torn in all directions. Look at this process as if from the outside, as if making a choice for a stranger. Even in the 3rd group, there may be a path in which harmony with your main goal is traced.
Step 4
Retire from everyone for the final choice. Now you have 3 ways in front of you, the best ones, taking into account the interests of all parties. Justify for yourself which path is closer to you. Don't worry now about what other people will think. Imagine that you are the last person on earth and there is no one else, everyone temporarily left for Mars. The further fate of all mankind depends on your choice.
