Dynamic Support Solutions

Back in the days when I worked in the corporate world, one of the companies I worked for had a saying that I love and still use to this day: Fix it in the mix! What does that mean, exactly, and how does it affect your business? Read on….

Fix it in the mix means to make the best decision you can at the time, then move on to the next thing. If the decision was wrong, fix it! When you think about it, very few of the decisions you make in your business cannot be undone or changed later.

I use this expression frequently with my clients. I often see them stall, vacillating back and forth about which way to go with this or that. Now, I’m in no way suggesting that you shouldn’t think your decisions through–that would be reckless and irresponsible. What I am saying is that you can only make the best decision you can with the information you have. If it’s wrong, don’t beat yourself up about it; remind yourself that you made the best decision you could, then fix it and forget it.

Sometimes I wonder if indecision is a self-sabotage mechanism. Maybe that decision you’re not making isn’t because you don’t know  the answer, but because by making it you are forced to move forward in an area that scares you. You’d be surprised to learn how many coaches I see who are stalled in the various stages of business start up, making a decision then changing their mind, spending time focusing on tiny things that likely only they will notice, like which particular word to use in a sentence (don’t laugh, I’ve seen clients do it!). Do they really think that that particular word will affect the success of their business, or is it a stall tactic?

So, although I’m going to over-cliche this, to those of you fretting too much over a decision, I remind you to fix it in the mix. If your indecision is based on fear, I invite you to face your fear, make the decision, and move forward.

And be proud of yourself! Whatever the reason you’re struggling with your decision, take a moment to celebrate that you overcame a personal obstacle and that’s no small feat!