One of the biggest lessons 2020 taught us is, we can’t predict the future. Who would have taught that a virus would suddenly shut the entire world and it’s economies down?

The best laid plans of everyone were derailed. That’s not just true for 2020, planning doesn’t always ensure success, especially for long term decisions.

We are not in control as our predictions and complex systems lead us to believe, and too often, overthinking and over-analyzing gets in the way of high decision making. most times, the over thinker par excellence gets all soaked up and mired in his thought spirals. He becomes unable to act. His too many thoughts and planning makes him too

careful to tighten all loosed ends before acting.

 

Truth is, when we let go of our illusion of control, we become free to act. Sometimes it’s best to just take a chance.

You will never be sure of the outcome of far reaching decisions, so don’t waste time thinking whether to be or not to be. Acknowledge and accept any doubts, then let that set you free to take chances and make bolder decisions.

Commiting to course correction along the way means you can get on with the business of moving forward, while still holding space for realistic expectations.

Last year many of us found more time to overthink, we waffled, wallowed, and wondered what could have been.

Let 2024 be a time to act, a time to ride the chaotic flow of life with hope and a sense of empowerment, and to free ourselves from the illusion of control.