There's a trap out there, actually a lot of traps, around getting involved in things you shouldn't. It ranges from career, relationships, business ideas\/plans, and much more.<\/p>\n
The premise of why people do this is not easily figured out, but when it happens you can usually find self-deceit nearby. The idea of telling yourself a lie in order to do something in the moment. Just the moment and no further. You find yourself regretting it every time.<\/p>\n
One of the ways I've found effective in minimizing the number of times I make the mistake of mis-involvement, is to check my God-given peace meter. For example, I sometimes get pitches to get involved with a business venture. If I find myself debating or squirming inside, I know it's time to stop. It doesn't mean I'll never do it. It just means "right now" is not going to work.<\/p>\n
The worst mistake is to move into self-deception and convince yourself that you should do something when everything in you says stop. Your gut is worth listening to.<\/p>\n
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