Fact versus Fiction (Opinion)

I like to read about things that are relevant to my work. I am an advocate of facts versus opinions.....As frustrating as it is, opinions are what drive the world, most of the time, in every facet of our lives. Opinions are dangerous. They can start a conversation and lead to decisions that effect people and change their lives. Facts are the basis for a solid foundation, one that can be relied upon to make sound judgements and decisions. Opinions are usually a house of cards. Wouldn't it be great if everyone started a conversation by announcing if it was their opinion or based upon fact..........but I digress.

Research can provide information that is usable and trusted. That's why I have spent the time to develop factual information about some pretty interesting subjects. My work has lead me to the DSB Community (Design, Specify and Build). That community has a process for the implementation of a project in the construction industry and inside that process there are many flaws. Issues that need to be fixed for the process to become more efficient and less frustrating. The DSB Process has been a suggestion of individual processes that eventually lead to a results. Not a very good way to do business. I have spoken to many involved in various parts of that process and I hear the same thing all the time. " I wish someone would fix this, but I know there are so many problems it can't be done." 

There are a few companies that attempt to provide what I call band aids on the problems. But all of these are driven by product within a specific area. No one has taken a holistic approach to the problem and tried to attack the issues as one big giant mess that needs to be cleaned up. No one, except one company, CPECS. I won't go into detail about the company...... yet. It is not important. What is important, is that there has been thousands of hours or research done to identify and create a holistic approach to the DSB Process.......Bravo! That is my point. Someone has taken the time and effort to look at the entire DSB process and developed applications that resolve major issues, and, that most importantly, create a flow of critical information that is consistent and provides continuity....what a novel idea!

It is pretty amazing to me because I am not from the construction industry. I am simply a person that, through research, identifies areas of concern and tries to develop solutions.

SOLUTIONS that is what we all need. Solutions to everything that is a problem. I wish I had them for all my problems. The FACT is that we don't have all the solutions we need and even if we did would we recognize them. Would they be presented to us in such a way that we would know exactly what to do with them........the answer is no. The real question is why not?

That leads me to the premise for this article.

Our lives are completely dependent upon influences to make decisions. There is not a single moment in time that we don't use an influence to make a decision. ...think about it......... No matter what the circumstance we need to be influenced. We can't make decisions without those influences..WHY?    I will tell you. During my lifetime and I don't know how long before ( I would guess from the dawn of man), we have been inundated with opinions about everything imaginable. Every part of our lives has been touched by opinions. These opinions are pervasive in our thoughts and very quickly in our lives it becomes hard to distinguish between fact and opinions. The reason we need influences is because deep down inside, subconsciously, we don't believe opinions. We don't know if they are right or wrong. We feel a disconnect with things and defense mechanisms kick in so that we preserve and protect ourselves and our loved ones. I think some of the smartest people I know are the ones that question everything or trust nothing without proof. Do you ever see those people in big trouble or making big mistakes. Sure we all make mistakes but if we listened to facts versus opinions, I know I for one would be in a better place.

So what do we do?   First of all, we all do the same thing.... it is an uneasiness when we are presented with opinions that are made to sound like facts.. it is an unsettling in our gut. Most do not pay attention to it because we simply go to our influences and from there we are set straight. (But what if our influences are simply providing opinions as well)... that is when the house of cards falls for everyone who uses that influence to make decisions... we see it every day. Most recently on Wall Street. We listened to those that we use as influences and look what they did.

But, even if we know what is happening it will not stop until we recognize the Fact versus Fiction (opinion) dilemma. Until we realize the difference between the two. Until we can effectively use facts to guide our lives.

Guess what?    I have developed a set of theories about this subject and I will share them with you one by one so that they make sense, so that you can use them in your life to change things and make them better .. or truthful. It will give you a chance to make the right decision..... Stay tuned..........

Report A Problem

I would like to know about issues that you think are a problem within the DSB Process.........In other words,  what would you change to make it more streamlined or efficient?..........................

Don't worry no one will know you complained.