A story was told of a young innovations manager whose company has just been acquired by a foreign investment firm due to economic challenges.

This young innovations manager got wind of this information and after considering that change of ownership of the company will ultimately lead to immediate downsizing, rendered his resignation. He thought it is more honourable to rain than being sacked.

Two days after he resigned, the Managing Director of the company summoned him and had this to say; "The news of your resignation came as a shock to me. A recent review into your profile, gave proof of your ability to make successful innovations and solve problems creatively. This has qualified you for the post of the new innovations director, by the standards of our new investors. Sadly, you are resigning; nevertheless, your assistant seems the next most eligible for this position. He will take up this new role. I wish you success in your next career role."

The young manager left and never forgave himself. His assumption simply cost him a great opportunity.

In our lives too, we often make assumptions that later costs us greater things. Many had lost promising relationships, long term friendships and lifetime opportunities by simply assuming certain things without making clarifications. Others have set the vehicles of their lives, careers and marriages into reverse mode by thinking they know. Many have even lost their lives in the process, death that could have been avoided.

Be patient enough to seek clarifications and establish the truth in situations and circumstances. Before you "assume," try this crazy method called "asking."

You think you know? Pause and challenge it's validity today. You may be in the process of making a costly assumption.

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