Obviously, there seems to be a tendency among doctors for life-or-death decisions to be the hardest decisions. The best decision, in fact, seems to be in simply buying more time; In delaying the decision. Rarely is that best for the patient.

Entrepreneurs seem to face the most dire business moments with the most pondering. The enormity of the consequences seem to require the most consideration. But ironically, its the elongated pauses that causes the most damage. Dire situations are often best served with rapid and deliberate decisions. Pick the way to go, and then go. Time is a-tickin’.