n, we repeat the same process incessantly. We inadvertently drown our ideas in the think tank. Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with being thorough. We should always be exhaustive before wading through uncharted waters. So then, how do you know if you’re taking things too far? Here’s how. If, after you have a clear understanding of the facts, figur“He who suffers from paralysis of analysis, is destined to be stuck in a rut.” -Unknown

“Great ideas have a very short shelf life.”

-John M. Shanahan

Research. Analyze. Ponder. . . The Acronym is “R.A.P.” For the purposes of this article, “rapping” will refer to the former.

Now that we’ve established that, let’s delve into the subject more deeply. Do you realize that the cost of rapping can be more hurtful than helpful? That is, if you don’t know when to make a move. Thus, you have to be extra careful not to kill great ideas by depriving them of oxygen. Essentially, you drown them in the think tank, and they never have the opportunity to flourish or develop.

Think for a moment about a previous instance when you came up with a precocious idea, and then, sat on it. Why do you think you did that? Perhaps, you thought expecting to succeed, was a little too presumptuous on your part. After all, could your idea be the one to positively impact the Kingdom of God on a grand scale? Thoughts of uncertainty ran through your mind and before you knew it, you had shelved the notion . . . again.

I say again because, this probably hasn’t happened just once or twice. It has likely become a habitual, ritualistic pattern of sorts. You’re not alone. Many of us suffer from the same destructive tendency. We pray about our idea, mull it over, chew on it, sleep on it, and ask friends for advice. Then, we repeat the same process incessantly. We inadvertently drown our ideas in the think tank. Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with being thorough. We should always be exhaustive before wading through uncharted waters. So then, how do you know if you’re taking things too far? Here’s how. If, after you have a clear understanding of the facts, figure

o the subject more deeply. Do you realize that the cost of rapping can be more hurtful than helpful? That is, if you don’t know when to make a move. Thus, you have to be extra careful not to kill great ideas by depriving them of oxygen. Essentially, you drown them in the think tank, and they never have the opportunity to flourish or develop.

Think for a moment about a previous instance when you came up with a precocious idea, and then, sat on it. Why do you think you did that? Perhaps, you thought expecting to succeed, was a little too presumptuous on your part. After all, could your idea be the one to positively impact the Kingdom of God on a grand scale? Thoughts of uncertainty ran through your mind and before you knew it, you had shelved the notion . . . again.

I say again because, this probably hasn’t happened just once or twice. It has likely become a habitual, ritualistic pattern of sorts. You’re not alone. Many of us suffer from the same destructive tendency. We pray about our idea, mull it over, chew on it, sleep on it, and ask friends for advice. Then, we repeat the same process incessantly. We inadvertently drown our ideas in the think tank. Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with being thorough. We should always be exhaustive before wading through uncharted waters. So then, how do you know if you’re taking things too far? Here’s how. If, after you have a clear understanding of the facts, figur

moment about a previous instance when you came up with a precocious idea, and then, sat on it. Why do you think you did that? Perhaps, you thought expecting to succeed, was a little too presumptuous on your part. After all, could your idea be the one to positively impact the Kingdom of God on a grand scale? Thoughts of uncertainty ran through your mind and before you knew it, you had shelved the notion . . . again.

I say again because, this probably hasn’t happened just once or twice. It has likely become a habitual, ritualistic pattern of sorts. You’re not alone. Many of us suffer from the same destructive tendency. We pray about our idea, mull it over, chew on it, sleep on it, and ask friends for advice. Then, we repeat the same process incessantly. We inadvertently drown our ideas in the think tank. Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with being thorough. We should always be exhaustive before wading through uncharted waters. So then, how do you know if you’re taking things too far? Here’s how. If, after you have a clear understanding of the facts, figur

re you knew it, you had shelved the notion . . . again.

I say again because, this probably hasn’t happened just once or twice. It has likely become a habitual, ritualistic pattern of sorts. You’re not alone. Many of us suffer from the same destructive tendency. We pray about our idea, mull it over, chew on it, sleep on it, and ask friends for advice. Then, we repeat the same process incessantly. We inadvertently drown our ideas in the think tank. Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with being thorough. We should always be exhaustive before wading through uncharted waters. So then, how do you know if you’re taking things too far? Here’s how. If, after you have a clear understanding of the facts, figur

n, we repeat the same process incessantly. We inadvertently drown our ideas in the think tank. Don’t misunderstand, there’s nothing wrong with being thorough. We should always be exhaustive before wading through uncharted waters. So then, how do you know if you’re taking things too far? Here’s how. If, after you have a clear understanding of the facts, figures, benefits and risks, you still fail to make a decision; then it’s safe to say, you’re being radical. Believe it or not, it’s pretty easy to fall into this trap.

Consider how it plays out. Initially, you feel optimistic and ready to seize the day, right? So, you take on your new vision with all the focus and vigor you can muster. At first, everything seems to be going well; then your thoughts get the best of you. You begin wondering, “What if this goes wrong? What if I’m making a poor decision? I’m not sure if I really want to do this. Let me pray about it some more.” Before you know it, you’ve talked yourself out of the whole thing. Then, you return to that comfortably familiar place called, indecision.

Unfortunately, this negative cycle hinders what God wants to do in your life. You consistently take longer than you should to choose a course of action. You come up with new reasons not to move forward. You remain non-committal. You’re evasive and elusive. You convince yourself that you’re being prudent, when in fact, you’re being paranoid.

As I stated earlier, I’m not advocating that you be indiscriminate or hasty in your decision-making. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;” (NKJV) Still, you must find a way to balance pensiveness and decisiveness. You can’t go where God want