Scale from 1-10, how confident are you in your ability to figure out in the tough situations of life and what is the “right” thing to do?
What stops you?
When you have decided what is the “right” thing to do in a tough situation, do you always have the courage of your conviction and DO it, even if it appears to be opposed to your own self-interest?
My mentor, Colonel Larry Donnithorne (author of The West Point Way of Leadership) always taught me, the longer it takes you to decide what is the right thing, becomes your “pointer” into the work you need to do around “moral” or “ethical” decision making.
I used to bristle at that word, “moral” because that lingering rebellious youth inside hears morality and wants to defend against any judgement that will constrain my inherent free-will. But I’m proposing there is a practical importance to moral reasoning.
We are all faced with modern day moral questions in daily life, i.e. texting while driving, having an illegal housecleaner, paying the right amount in taxes, (even when we don’t agree), being clear with clients on what you can/can’t do, wearing a helmet, or giving attribution to an author who has an amazing quote, or spending more than you are earning.
These experiences direct us towards deciding what to do and repercussions. What are your moral questions you face?
