If you think someone is going to give you an order, but they haven’t yet – what do you do?
Some people instinctively bristle. They start putting up the walls before the order even comes down. Other people start obeying the order they think will come before it even happens.
I’m much more naturally in the former camp, though I don’t actually think there’s a correct way to be all the time. Context matters – what the order is, who’s giving it and why are all important considerations.
But I do think there’s an important point to think about. If you think the order you’re expecting is a good idea, why haven’t you already done it? Why wait until you think you’re going to be ordered to? Your reasons for obedience matter. Make sure they’re valid.
The Opportunity Machine 