Zoom out, but don't zone out
It can get a little overhwelming when we think about the long-term possibilities of our decisions from every angle possible.
However challenging things may seem, we should also try to pay attention to the details that are important to our goals and take the time we have to make sure that we have sufficient information in order to make a decision.
It doesn't mean that we should avoid making decisions but rather that there are things that are worth our undivided attention.
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