When we're stuck in a decision or tricky situation, often times it's because all we can think about is the doom and gloom of the worst case scenario.
We think, "if I lose this client because of [some issue], my reputation will be ruined!"
Or "if I fire this employee, she'll steal all of my ideas and clients, and then she'll become my biggest competitor!"
Or, "if I don't get into this show, the right people will never see my work and I'll never make it in this industry!"
You get the idea.
The thing is, we're so focused on the worst part of the worst case scenario, that we don't actually play out the scenario to the end.
We only allow ourselves to get to the dumpster fire scene where our lives and businesses are going up in flames...but we don't ask the next important question.
We don't ask "and then what? What happens next?"
Asking this question at least once but ideally 3 or 4 more times is KEY for getting clear on how to get through the situation or decision you need to make, and get back into action.
Here's what I mean: