There Can Be Too Many Opinions…
Summary
- I recognize that having too many opinions can leave you feeling paralyzed when you need to make a decision.
- I still grapple with determining to what extent I should seek everyone's opinion on matters, which can be quite overwhelming.
- I find that feedback can differ from an opinion and it's important to distinguish between the two.
- Teaching people how to provide objective feedback has been one of the most helpful actions I’ve taken.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest simplifying decision-making by limiting who you ask for opinions. When you need to make a choice, pick a few trusted people instead of asking everybody. This can prevent feeling overwhelmed and help you move forward quicker.
To get useful feedback instead of just opinions, teach your team or friends how to give objective feedback. You might tell them to focus on facts and specific examples when they tell you what they think. This can be more helpful for making decisions or making changes.
Here's how you can put these ideas into action:
Choose a small group of trusted advisors – Pick two or three people whose opinions you really value. When you're faced with a decision, go to them instead of everyone around you.
Teach objective feedback – Explain to your team or friends that when they give feedback, they should stick to facts and be specific. This makes the feedback more helpful.
Practice with small decisions – Start with something not too important and practice getting feedback from your small group. This helps everyone get better at the process without too much pressure.
Remember, it’s okay to not ask for everyone’s opinion on everything. Focus on quality feedback, not the quantity of opinions. This way, you’ll feel less stuck and more confident in your decisions.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"sometimes when you get so many opinions and you're trying to make a decision you feel paralyzed"
– Leila Hormozi
"there's so many conflicting opinions"
– Leila Hormozi
"something I still struggle with today is to what degree do I want to ask everyone's opinions on everything"
– Leila Hormozi
"which can feel overwhelming at times"
– Leila Hormozi
"if you can teach people how to give you feedback so that it's more objective on both ends"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
sometimes when you get so many opinions and you're trying to make a decision you feel paralyzed because there's so many conflicting opinions something I still struggle with today is to what degree do I want to ask everyone's opinions on everything which can feel overwhelming at times feedback can also differ from an opinion but I think if you can teach people how to give you feedback so that it's more objective on both ends that has been the most helpful thing that I've done
