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Quick Question: What if we do nothing?

Here is today's quick question for you...What if we do nothing?

Those of you with a strong bias for action are probably feeling pretty uncomfortable right about now. And if you like to ponder deeply before deciding, I suspect you’re loving this question.

Ask it when you're...

  1. Feeling like none of the options are right - When there’s pressure to do something, but nothing feels right, stopping to consider the ‘do nothing’ option can unlock the path to a good decision.

  2. Resisting momentum - If you feel like the train is running way too fast and quick-fire decisions are creating risk, then a ‘do nothing’ prompt can be a helpful circuit breaker.

  3. Burned out - Maybe your team needs a break, and a ‘do nothing’ day would give them a fresh perspective and energy.

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