The Importance of Your Decision Making Style

The numerology chart for your business contains a wealth of information that can make your business run more smoothly and more profitably. In prior articles we have discussed the major core numbers. For those of you who are new to this newsletter, you may benefit from reviewing the articles in the archives. The first volume will give you a clearer understanding of the core numbers in your chart.

The decision making process deals with a modifier number. We are beginning to fine tune some of the number effects.

To calculate the Rational Thought number, which is the number of decision making in non-crisis situations, convert all the letters of the first name of the business into numbers according to the chart at the bottom of this article (a is 1. b is 2, and so forth through i is 9, then start over again at j is 1, k is 2, etc.) When you have a total of the values of all the letters (both vowels and consonants) keep adding the results until you get a single digit. For example for Life Path (we consider this the first name of the business, even though it is two words) Numerology Center, Inc. the result is 3+9+6+5+7+1+2+8=41=5.

Add this single digit to the day number of the founding date. Life Path Numerology Center, Inc, was incorporated on October 26, 1996. We are only concerned with the 26, which reduces to 8 (2+6=8). Adding the 5 from the first name and the 8 from the founding day we have a rational thought number of 4. (5+8=13=4).

Before going into the specifics of the effect of each number, we need to determine the benefit of knowing this number. When you make decisions for your business based upon the style of its rational thought number, your decisions will be in tune with the needs of the business. In the example from Life Path Numerology Center, Inc., a 4 rational thought number tells me that any decision that involves the corporation should be based upon logic. In all steps a practical approach will be best. Decisions based upon emotion will likely turn out badly. A frugal viewpoint is desirable. An impulsive decision will invariably lead to financial challenges. The 4 must be attentive to all the details affecting the decision.

The truth of this position is proven through our own experience. Over the years in business, we have gone after sure things, can't miss opportunities, that totally failed to fulfill our high hopes. Another business that has a risk taking rational thought number could well have taken that same opportunity and made a great success of it.
What to do when your personal rational thought number is in conflict with the rational thought number of the business

I use the example of our own business because I have all the necessary data for the example. My personal rational thought number is a 3. The 3 tends to trust to luck and its ability to talk its way out of difficult situations. It is a spendthrift, and takes a hit or miss attitude about decision making. So you see there is a major conflict between the business decision making style and my personal decision making style.
There really is no way to co-ordinate these two conflicting styles. In decisions that affect the corporation, the detailed approach is mandatory. In decisions affecting my personal life I can be more care-free and flippant. If I can't do the necessary detail work to make proper corporate decisions, to make the business successful, I need to bring in consultants who can advise with a suitable attention to detail. These people can be Board Members, paid consultants or a mentor. Fortunately, my core energies contain a 4 life path number and a 1 expression. This means that I have the capability of attending to the detail, but the challenge is to remember that this due diligence is necessary.

So how do your business and personal rational thought numbers correspond?
The following list gives a brief indication of the effect of each of the rational thought numbers:

1 Seek out innovative ideas. Don't be unduly influenced by tradition or by other people. Support the decision in the face of opposition.
2 Seek the advice of knowledgeable people and reach a consensus before proceeding. Be cautious. Follow the path that has been proven to work.
3 Keep an upbeat attitude about whatever decision is made. Make modifications as the situation dictates. Don't stew over the decision. An intuitive decision will work as well as a long process of study.
4 be sure that the finances of the decision are sound. Tried and true methods will work better than an innovative approach. Flamboyance is counter-productive.
5 Stay on the cutting edge. Reasonable risk-taking is desirable. Avoid conflict as much as possible by walking away from confrontation. Bring together people who usually do not work together. Adapt ideas from sources outside your field.
6 Bring balance to your decisions. A combination of fiscal responsibility and emotional input is desirable. Consult with associates who will be affected by the decision. Consider the total effect, then make your decision.
7 Make the decisions based upon your own analysis and observation. Consultation will probably not increase the validity of the decision. Provide clear information to those who will carry out the decision.
8 Look at the broad picture to see how this decision fits into the total plan. Decisions are dictated from the top to be carried out by subordinates. Don't dilute the decision by a lot of input.
9 Determine how each decision will benefit society or a segment of society. If the benefit is not obvious, it is probably a bad decision.
Find your rational thought number and see whether this knowledge brings about better decision making for your business. As always, I am interested in your experience in following the guidance of the numbers.

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© 2003 Daniel R. Hardt
Life Path Numerology Center, Inc.
http://www.lifepathnum.com

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