Column: Think before you do

This week I decided to write a column instead. We all need to change things up every once in a while:) It is called "Think Before You Do."

Ten seconds, Two minutes is maybe all you get. Running around trying to get stuff done before the microwave beeps, is a common activity for many of us, while waiting for our food. The goal is to make it back before it beeps.

But there are those few times it is only ten seconds. And you need to run upstairs, change, run back down, take a bathroom break, and then beat the clock. First if any of you can do this let me know, then I’ll reward you as the new Dash for the upcoming marathon. Kudos to you for being faster than the speed of light! But now let’s think on a more reasonable level. If it truly if ten seconds, I recommend to play it safe, and STAY where you are. Chances of you making it back in time is set up for a real loss.

Much more comes out of thinking before you do anything. I can think of plenty of times when that’s more of the way to roll.

A nice game of poker. Not that I gamble or anything. But you know when you think you have a nice set of hands, but there’s that slight chance someone has a better set than you. Are you feeling like a risk taker to go all in or to slow the pace and rethink? Because what if, your cards aren’t the winning set and you lose it all. In a case like this what do you do? Think before you do.

Do not assume that the odds are in your favor.

That paper that you think is due Thursday, but it may also POSSIBLY be due tomorrow. And your friends are not up to date either. Well what ever should you do. You could procrastinate for another day then maybe screw it all over for when your teacher asks for your paper. Then there goes the whole “Um my dog ate it when I slipped and fell.” So how bout before getting to that situation you finish the paper the day before tomorrow. Think before you do

Staying school related. When it comes to taking tests. I mean EVERYONE has had a question on the test that they have no idea what it is, or even asking. First, pray it is multiple choice, if it is extended response, sorry for you but don’t get your hopes up. You have the option between A, B, C, and D. I recommend to do what? Think before you do and play it safe. Teachers always say that C is the best choice (most often picked). Just saying.

Are you feeling a pattern coming on here? I feel like all I have to say is if you take risks you have a half and half chance of it becoming positive. Not convincing you NOT to take risks, just trying to show you that playing it safe isn’t always a bad or boring thing. It ensures you of always being on time and right.