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Not doubting, double checking. This means you have to be really present there. Time is saved at that one time, and cumulative and even because one may actually do something than wait for ever. Being present there keeps you mind alert so the performance or product is better than with the double checking mind full of doubts and inefficiency and excuses and feelings of adequacy.

Multiple choice questions – reading the question ones, glancing through the 5 options and almost 'feeling the right answer'. Or deciding to skip if a conclusive answer could not be felt.

If one was playing guitar on stage, there is no space for double checking – it is real time moving from note to note while aware of what note one is now, where one is moving to. the notes further from there, the overall view, the feel, what one is supposed to express which will dictate the dynamics and style.

One moves on and one feels so good after being present this way. It is also about releasing the overcautious habit, which is never needed. Part of Daring to be Average. A healthy, fully present let go.

It feels so good to be present and be on the move while doing a job. Instead of spending time on worries and convictions and double checkings.

It extends to going ahead with starting things instead of planning endlessly, double and triple and infinite checking to do lists and brain maps, assuring oneself of one's capability and where one supposedly stands.

Chris Brogan's post : Waiting for

Suzuki-roshi talks about "Burning Completely." He says:
In order to not leave traces with your thought, when you do something, do it completely
with your whole mind and body. Like a good bonfire, you should not be a smoky fire,
but learn to burn yourself completely. Throw yourself wholly into whatever you do.
 

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