Advantage Of A Mentat Mind Processing

[raphnix]

I always want to maintain myself in a state of thinking where everything that could possibly happen with my decisions are presumed perfectly or calculated so as to choose what is the best thing to do.

Because, there are times when I only realized the best decision an hour later or sometimes days after I already decided which I feel disappointed in the end.

Is there any particular way beside inner meditation can you make the best decisions always? Since you can actually calculate one why not always at the right time.

[fellowtraveler]

Originally Posted by raphnix

I always want to maintain myself in a state of thinking where everything that could possibly happen with my decisions are presumed perfectly or calculated so as to choose what is the best thing to do.

Because, there are times when I only realized the best decision an hour later or sometimes days after I already decided which I feel disappointed in the end.

Is there any particular way beside inner meditation can you make the best decisions always? Since you can actually calculate one why not always at the right time.

I don't see how you can possibly calculate all the possible outcomes, let alone know which is actually the best.

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by raphnix

I always want to maintain myself in a state of thinking where everything that could possibly happen with my decisions are presumed perfectly or calculated so as to choose what is the best thing to do.

Then play tic-tac-toe. Try Sudoku. Do crossword puzzles. Work on algebra.

Stay away from the rest of real life.

Perfect decisions are only possible within a self-contained system where the problem is fully defined by its own rules.

[Zwynd]

Originally Posted by raphnix

Is there any particular way beside inner meditation can you make the best decisions always? Since you can actually calculate one why not always at the right time.

How about a twist on this...

You are always making the right decision for you as a spiritual entity. It may not look like it to you or others in the short term but it's always appropriate for your growth in the long term.

I'm sure some people could think of extreme negative examples but who's to say that couldn't be best for the person's spiritual development?

Tbh, I tried finding the perfect solution you're looking for. It only ended in frustration and bitterness towards reality as it would never work 'my way.' Unless you live alone in a hole with a guarantee of all the basic necessities for life (food/water), you'll likely never get that perfection on a long term basis.

[raphnix]

But with my experiences, I always realize that everything could be decided right if only you think of every situation deeper. I often have cases where I come up with the decision that could result to best possible outcomes.

[Zwynd]

Originally Posted by raphnix

But with my experiences, I always realize that everything could be decided right if only you think of every situation deeper. I often have cases where I come up with the decision that could result to best possible outcomes.

Hmm, then if you feel that is true do what you can to delay your decision on big things yet still act as quick as you can (gut instinct) on not so big issues or issues you don't mind chancing on.

Say for instance, someone asks you if you'd help them on a big project. Ask them for a few days before you give them your answer. It's not a definite "NO!" but not a yes either. It shows that you'd like to put some serious thought into it.

If someone asks for your opinion on a topic [you may or may not know a lot about] you could say that you'd give a quick summary/opinion of your ideas but if they'd like to know more you could discuss the idea further with them at another time.

"I really like where this topic is going but unfortunately I've got to head back to work. Can we chat about this over lunch tomorrow?"

This gives you plenty of time to study the topic further and to formulate some great answers.

Everything else is inbetween and it's still really a hit or miss.

Also, do you talk really fast? I've had that issue for years (and still do sometimes) where I blurt out whatever comes to my mind, regretting it soon after. It comes from an upbringing where people forced my say in things and all talked impulsively (and not the good 'gut instinct' type of impulse.)

If you have a similar issue you could always take a breath before you speak (giving you a few extra seconds to think deeper) or say "That's an interesting thought, what would you do in the situation?" and put the topic back on the other person or people. They'd give you their ideas while you have a bit more time to work on your own.

Hope this helps.