Seek Experts’ Opinion
An expert is someone who has succeeded in making decisions and judgments simpler through knowing what to pay attention to and what to ignore.
– Edward de Bono
Do you seek a second opinion?
Many times we are influenced by one view, one opinion, one judgment, one
decision, etc., which are either our own or that of others, whom we trust one
hundred percent. Because of our faith on us or on the person whom we trust, we
may not seek a second opinion.
Seeking second opinion is all the
more important, when the issue involved is very critical. You should have a
data bank of people, who can give their views and nurture their friendship so
that they are available to you.
Over this weekend, take one very
important project you are currently handling. List all the decisions you have
taken and the assumptions on which you have based your decisions. Discuss that
project with an expert, who has not been involved in that project at all.
Encourage him to be as critical as possible. After you have completely listened
to him, revisit your assumptions and decisions and check if you need to change
any of them.
Do this exercise
sincerely and notice the power of seeking second opinion!
(From my book '365 Exciting Ways to Live')
NC Sridharan
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