I’m going to pass a piece of wisdom along to you that was shared with me by a client (thanks Jenny!) It’s called the 10/10/10 rule and was invented by HBR editor Suzy Welch.
It’s a simple rule to employ when making large or small decisions.
Here’s how it works
Ask yourself how you will feel about a decision in 10 minutes, then in 10 months, then in 10 years.
Let’s test drive it:
- Should I eat the cheesecake?
10 minutes: I’ll feel great
10 months: I’ll still be fat
10 years: I may have long term health complications - Should I save/invest 10% of my income?
10 minutes: I’ll feel bad. I won’t be able to drive the car I would like to lease
10 months: I’ll feel better because I’ll have a cushion for emergencies
10 years: I’ll feel great knowing that my future is being taken care of and I’m not worried about it
- Should I work instead of taking my planned day with the family?
10 minutes: I’ll feel bad. I won’t be able to drive the car I would like to lease
10 months: I’ll feel better because I’ll have a cushion for emergencies
10 years: I’ll feel great knowing that my future is being taken care of and I’m not worried about it
You get the idea. Try using the 10/10/10 rule as you pursue your goals this year.
