I believe you must explore every opportunity, seeking it out, researching and following through. A key piece of the analysis is trusting your gut as to what is right or wrong for you. That doesn’t mean you should act impulsively but rather listen to what your heart and mind have discovered through investigation, study and experience, as well as how the options align with your plans.
I was always in my own head but since my vision loss, I have become even more so. That can be both good and bad, lots of blog material in either case, but I can say that I now know myself better than I ever did. And I’m counting on this newfound knowledge to continue to propel me forward as I start new business endeavors on my own.
I recently completed a seven-day online course and after all my homework was submitted, I was given a free half hour consultation, which would normally cost $250. By the fifth day of the lectures I got the sense that although very informative, this class and company were not a match for what I want to achieve; by the time I scheduled the consult, I was sure of it. I did the call today and my hunch was proven right. But I went into the conversation prepared, with questions and an open mind. I will never pass up a chance to speak with someone who is successful and an authority in their field, especially at no charge to me! I refused to allow the discussion to be a waste of time, for me anyway, and in some regard it was affirming to learn my gut meter was correct.
We always need to be smart, cautious and look at all the angles, educate ourselves, consult an expert when possible. Due diligence, they call it. That instinct we all have inside? YOU diligence: perhaps the most important diligence of them all.