There is a simple lesson I have thought my kids through the years, and they’ve even come to say that same message to me from time to time, as a good reminder.   In all that you plan to do you must Analyze, Scrutinize and then Realize.

Analyze means you need to gather all the facts about what it is you are trying to carry out.  The facts are not all that clear because everyone has opinions and more times than not,  how we feel and not what we’ve experienced.  Feelings are not facts.. Experiences will give you flesh examples of what happened to others and better yet,  how they managed to make the changes necessary to improve their chances for success.  I have always taken the time to listen to the words of experience.  I believe it was Henry Ford who went bankrupt four times before becoming successful in the automotive industry.

To  Scrutinize means to first gather and then check all the information and start the categorizing process.  Use the Pros and Cons list to help you make sense of the information.  Only then will you be able to make the best decision you can and Realize the benefits available to you.

Remember Analyze,  Scrutinize and Realize improves your chances for success…