One of my most influential mentors over the years has rattled around in my brain for decades, particularly so on the subject of WHEN an important decision is to be made. He advised me to "take as much time as is allowed to make important decisions, collecting as much data and feedback as possible before doing so. Understand, however, that the best decision in the world made one minute too late ... is of no consequence."
Dr. Blair's counsel has guided my thinking and served me well over the years. And continues to do so.
Difficult decisions always hinge on a myriad of mitigating and confounding variables. Those variables include things like...
- Affordability
- Implementation contingencies
- Time constraints
- Available talent
- Legal considerations
- Political contexts
ALL of those variables must be mulled and considered and calculated.
What should NEVER enter the thought process, however, are prospects for personal gain (tangible or intangible) or ethical compromise.
I heard this week amidst the eulogy of a community "hero" one of his life-mantras:
It is never the wrong time to do the right thing.
Happy decision making...
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