Last week in The Shift, we looked at how postponed decisions quietly accumulate into operational debt. If you missed it, you can read it here. Today, let’s apply that lens to your own practice.

There’s likely one decision you’ve been carrying for a while.

It isn’t urgent. It isn’t catastrophic. But it hasn’t gone away.

Set aside ten minutes and write down the answer to this question:

What decision have I been postponing that will cost me more if I continue to wait?

Be specific. Name it plainly.

Then write one sentence underneath it:

What is this costing me right now financially, operationally, or mentally?

Don’t create a plan. Don’t outline next steps. Just look at it directly.

Often, the hardest part isn’t making the decision. It’s admitting that you’ve been deferring it. Only then can you take the next step and actually make the decision.

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