#WriteOff09 – Day 18: Dan Blogs About Timing
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For Day 17 of the Great Write Off of 2009, Dan asks us, “Is saying, ‘It’s just not the right time’ a valid argument?” He writes:
However, I had the decision to make. While I made the “it’s not the right time” argument, it was completely under my control, and I could’ve chosen to do it if I wanted to. It’s important to recognize that timing won’t always be ideal, but that alone shouldn’t rule out making a decision one way or the other. Whether it’s with your business or with your personal life, it’s important that you make what you perceive to be the best decision in your life.
As I wrote on his blog in the comments section:
I think everything happens for a reason. We just generally aren’t aware of these reasons until we can look back with the knowledge of how things have turned out… which can sometimes take years.
Timing, I find, is actually a very good reason. Think of all the people you could have dated/might have, but didn’t, because the timing wasn’t right. People use that excuse all the time.
Yes, we have control of our lives, and if you had REALLY wanted that offer, Dan, you would have made it work. I think timing can be a big part of a decision, but it always comes partnered with other reasons and factors. It’s just the easiest to explain :)
This is definitely one of those questions you could ask and end up talking about philosophy and views on life until the wee hours of the morning, and folks? I’m a little too sleepy right now to even attempt anything beyond my comment above.
However, if you have anything to share, please do so here or on Dan’s blog.
