Pondering Unintended Consequences

Hmm, I didn't think it was going to be political, I thought it might be about Mr. M's decision to enter into that dark theater where he was goosed by a cat, thus scarring him for life with regard to cats and theaters, haha.

Michael,

Another of your great musings posts.  I think that the law of unintended consequences is definitely something to keep in mind when making a decision.  Some decisions have to be made when it is a matter of one's sanity at stake.  We have had many friends who made this type of decision, and it made a big difference when it came to happiness in their lives....and the hell with what everyone else thinks, that decision set them free to be who they are, rather than pretending for the sake of others.  A

Happy Saturday, Michael- Larry is always talking about the law of unintended consequences and the wonderful example of that is the quote by Steve Jobs. In grad school, I was introduced to a book by Rudolf Dreikurs called Logical Consequences. (excellent parenting book)

Half the problems that arise in real estate could be avoided if a Realtor would just take a minute before acting or reacting and think, just pause to consider the likely consequences and outcome of their actions. But do they? Well, we all know the answer to that.

I always taught my children to remember their life is a reflection of choices made, so choose wisely. Don't like what you're seeing? Make different choices. This is a wonderful reminder about such an important aspect of living a happy and successful life. 

And if I were to have believed my sister many years ago. I might have developed a real complex figuring I was the result of unintended consequences!

Hi Michael - Good thoughts and quotes. Our lives are littered with unintended consequences - some of them are life lessons, and others just seem like the universe is out to get us, no matter how much we try to minimize their occurrence.

Every action we take in our lives impacts us and those around us in ways we couldn't begin to predict.  A simple decision to be polite and tell a friend that I wasn't feeling up to a party she was having in a few days seemed the right thing for me to do.  Give notice on the RSVP.  It has stressed our friendship.  She was practically crying on the phone, "How did you know you wouldn't be up for it DAYS before."  It really upset her.  And here I thought I was doing the right thing and not letting it hang out there. 

Michael Jacobs - I spend a lot of time pondering many things.  So many dots in life are waiting to be connected ... as the journey continues to unfold.  We just had a little hail storm. I took a video. Within 5 minutes the sun came out and it sit here in my office pondering ... all of it.  As I do that I realize I am hungry and ponder making vegetable curry ... and maybe some cherry pie. 

Those are deep quotes for me to contemplate on a rainy Sacramento morning, Mike!  I especially like Kathleen Daniels response comment to Chris Ann's #18 comment.

Whether it is real estate...OR ...life in general....we know that thinking first in the very specific sense of what happens next or because of.....is a wise thing to do..and your post a wise thing to consider.

When you ponder unintended consequence of a decision you may make...that in itself may have an unintended consequence> Think about it.. 

Michael

Very nice selection of quotes . . . . Thanks your for sharing your insight and the quotes.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Hmmm, this is definitely a provocative post Michael and these days the laws of unintended consequences are more than operative.   Although sometimes things can be left to chance, we are mostly the sum of our choices-good, bad or indifferent!

You know me Michael, I am constantly living in a life of quotes and trying to find or Ponder where life will bring me or take me. Thank you Michael Jacobs 

Michael love it when you go DEEP it is refreshing, no I was not pondering anything until I read your post, now with that said had to smile at Steve Job's comment... now with that said too bad he is not around to see the "unintended corrosive consequences of his creation":)Endre

Yes sir, words and behavior can lead to many consequences. I wasn't really pondering much today except thinking of the three listings I will be showing a buyer today, but now your blog has me pondering.

Have a terrific day Michael.

That all follows along that path of best intentions and the mess that can occur while trying to do a good deed

Well now you have me pondering.  The simplest choices we make in life can have big consequences - as you say!