The Myth behind the Split-second Decisions

We all admire dramatic success stories, often wrapped up in lines that say, "He is lucky, his decision clicked at the right time," or "She made a split-second choice that changed her life forever.

-  Ankur R. Gupta

"These stories often lead many of us to wish for a similar miraculous stroke of luck, as these few individuals did.

But if you look closer, it's not "Lady of luck " tuning with these “split-second decisions" stories but years of consistent, gritty preparation. What the world applauds as a “quick decision at the right moment" is, in reality, the culminating result of deep reserves of experience, failure, hunger, education, and faith. This foundation sustains 24/7 subconscious vigilance, allowing one to instantly identify opportunities and turn them into life-changing moments with a split-second decision.

These elements serve as training grounds that prepare these game changers to seize their moments and transform them into life changers. Consider the case of N. R. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys. His first venture, Softronics, collapsed. But that failure became a turning point. It showed him that success isn't just about having a great idea; the market needs to be ready for it. In 1976, India was not yet ready for widespread computer adoption, and the domestic software market was still in its early stages. He waited patiently for the right moment, and when grit met the right Kindred spirits, he launched Infosys, focusing on the global market, which was far more receptive to software services. His decisive actions bore fruit when India liberalized its economy and the world adopted outsourcing in the 1990s, making Infosys a game-changer in the Indian IT sector.

Murthy's journey reflects that spotting an opportunity isn't a “gift". It's a "skill" shaped by falling, learning, and rising again.