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Sure, the work is done, but have you gotten a chance to reflect?

And no, reflection isn’t the five minute stroll from the office to the car, or even the commute afterwards.

Reflection is work. Reflection is action. Reflection is hard.

You get what you put out.

So I ask again, have you reflected?

What’s the edge?

Are you sure? Seriously – is it?

Write it down.

Compare with your objectives.

Does it make sense to play with the edge – or jump?

Daniel Kahneman talks about how our brains process – we have System One (gut reaction) and System Two (rational thought). For both to operate well, they need different nurishment.

We can talk about System One a different time. I’d like to focus on System Two.

Our rational mind needs a few things. It needs time to rationalize. It needs time to destroy and rebuild.

It needs time.

Once you are clear about the decision you are making (is this rational or a snap judgement) – make sure, if it is System Two, you are taking the time to make the right choice.

We can’t avoid it.

So don’t try.

We are human beings. We fall. No doubt about it.

Now that it’s settled – what else are we doing today? Where can we make a difference?

I bet those folks could use you, bruises and all.

Here is the world’s greatest recipe.

Could you make it?

Sure – if you’re alone, in a small batch, with no problem.

• How about in a kitchen full of people? They all have to know exactly how it’s done right?
• What about if that kitchen has other responsibilities? How will they get out of those responsibilities to help you with this recipe?
• Ok, What if they don’t know you? How will you convince them you know what you are talking about?

See, it’s getting a lot tougher. Those second set of questions represent the “shift.” People need to move mentally, and if you plan on making change, you better know what they need to do so.

Because, even if you have everything you need, you aren’t on an island.