What to Do When You Make a Bad Decision

Once we’ve made what we’d call a bad decision, we give it a lot of meaning it does not inherently have.

So try to mentally separate yourself from the decision. Doing so can help you strip it of its power.

Use failures of your bad decisions as leverage for future success. You will make mistakes in life, but what determines your future success is how you respond.

Also, accept your regret. It can help you remember the things you want to avoid in life and actually help you make better decisions.

... for future big decisions:

1. Identify the decision/problem. Be as clear as possible.
2. Collect information that will assist in your decision-making.
3. Consider various solutions.
4. Weigh the evidence for each potential solution.
5. Make your decision.
6. Take action on that decision.
7. Review the decision once an action has been taken.