Let’s dispel a commonly-held myth right now. Life rarely boils down to choices of right or wrong, good or bad. Life is not that simplistic. Realistically, our choices range between good, better and best.
A common, albeit materialistic example of good better best is when we’re deciding on an item to buy. Good may be the least expensive in that product line (”made in China” all the way, baby). Better would be the 4 GB version, or the model with a two-year warrantee. The best option, while often costing more, has a solid brand name and the structural integrity of the product assures dependability and long-term usage.
Now let’s flip the Good Better Best Paradigm into a more personal situation. Good is a take out dinner for the family. Better is cooking dinner at home with fresh, nutritious ingredients. Best is making an extra place at the table and inviting the elderly widow who lives next door to join you.
Often, the best option will improve the life of someone else, but won’t be readily apparent to us. In this world of distraction, the hidden needs and suffering of others can be difficult to pick up on our radars. Using the Good Better Best Paradigm in our lives can broaden our perception and heighten our senses. It makes us more empathetic and engaged with our environment, and we won’t be as likely to be manipulated into automatic compliance responses that frequently lead to bad decisions.
Say’s Dallin H. Oaks:
“We should begin by recognizing the reality that just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it. The number of good things we can do far exceeds the time available to accomplish them. Some things are better than good, and these are the things that should command priority attention in our lives.” [source]
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