Dealing with options

Many times we are faced with simultaneously many options and given this condition is true, many times we are faced with selecting a single option.Where selecting a specific particular option is not of great relevance, even then we tend to select an option which best suits and fits our needs/ conditions.

The case of interest in our discussion arises when we are faced with more than one alternatives. At such cases, often confusion(s) arise that may lead to wrong decisions! Many approaches can be followed while making an important decision or choosing. The processes for choosing an option can be broadly classified into the following two

1)Taking the help of mind and analytically calculating and guessing the results of chosen option.

2)Let the things go as they go...

The first method is generally based on certain logical reasonings. A very well calculated guess generally results in the desired result. This process can be really very complex but can be made simpler with some good techniques.

One of them is "the method of elimination". many times it happens that the process of "elimination" is much simpler than the process of "selection".Why ? The condition for "elimination to occur" is fulfilled when any of the conditions produce negative result(s). So here we have to look for any unfavorable situation and hence make a conclusion. On the other hand, considering selection, we have to consider all possibilities ... which may be really confusing. The method of elimination is greatly helpful when a large number of options exist. "Elimination " is what the IITs and IIMs adopt for admitting students to their academic programs. Candidates who survive the process of elimination are the winners and hence are the ones who are "selected". Whereas the two processes are fundamentally different, they may produce more or less similar result(s).

Difference between procedures followed by individuals and rigid systems like institutes (IITs, IIMs,....etc): An individual while taking into consideration the past of a particular option, carefully examines the future of the chosen option. A rigid or well defined system like the selection process of institutes entirely depends on the past of chosen option...

The other method pointed above is "let things go as they go". This is an option generally preferred by people and is self explained. This is more concerned with attitude.

For an individual, the above two classified methods generally would have great different impacts on his/ her life.It can not be inferred with clarity which option would have been the best/ better. My experience shows that in real life situation problems, applying logic does not help many times.

The best option for an individual: Choosing a good option may be a necessary condition to achieve the desired result, but may not be the sufficient condition. So after choosing a particular option, emphasis should be on "positive attitude". Most of the options have the potential to lead to good results...so main emphasis should be on "positive attitude" Adopting this attitude, even a bad option may turn into good option.