How to take difficult decisions?

Whenever I am faced with a dilemma or question or situation whose answer is difficult,
I go thru these 17 questions / posers and see if the decision surfaces.

I have always found the right decision before I have ever gone thru the complete list!

* Will it be profitable / will it serve the intended purpose?

* Is it futuristic? Today it may seem justified, but will it be relevant in future too? Is the decision future proof?

* Is it a healthy / ethical / efficient thing to do?

* Generally, the decision opposite to the temptation is correct.

* What does your (tiny, little) inner voice and sixth sense say? Often, the little genie inside whispers sense, and often we bully or shoo it away! Generally, we KNOW what is right!

* Remember the Murphy's Law - 'Whatever you do it will be incorrect.' Plan on this hypothecation.

Remember - Everything has a day-after-tomorrow. Don't take a decision hastily or impulsively or on short-term considerations.

* Is the decision 'natural and obvious' or 'forced'?

* Is the decision technically correct? I mean, if you were to involve only head and no heart, would you still take it?

* Ask yourself point blank - What is the BASIC OBJECTIVE of the decision? Often, frank answer to this question will be eye opener and decisive.

* Ask yourself - What are the pros & cons of this decision? What are the implications & repercussions?

* Ask yourself frankly - "Am I mentally ready for this?"

* Ask yourself - Is this decision in harmony with my life? Does it fit culturally and psychologically?

* Don't forget other stake holders' rights! Ask youself as to how this decision will effect those stake holders. The stake holders may be your family, friends, colleagues, general public etc..

* Consider the practicalities of the decision. Often the asking may be eye opener.

* Generally speaking, don't decide till you are passionate about the motive.

* Ask yourself- What assumptions I have made in deciding? Sometimes our assumptions are totally or critically wrong. Look for the missing links.

Today's decisions, tomorrow's reality. Good Luck! Take the right decision!!!