Why Am I Doing the Thinking for You?
14 hours ago
- Asking 'What do you think?' without sharing your own opinion outsources your thinking work to others, creating extra cognitive load.
- This behavior often stems from not reading/understanding the document or from fear of committing to a position.
- A better approach is to state a clear recommendation with reasoning, consider alternatives, and set a deadline for feedback.
- This transforms 'help me think' into 'check my thinking,' respecting others' time and accelerating decision-making.
- Even when unsure, share a tentative position with context to reduce ambiguity and move things forward.