Three Tips for Making Better Decisions
Have you ever made a decision that you later look back on and regret? This happens when we’re not aware of how we make decisions.
And that’s odd because the decisions we make, or in many cases not make, shape the outcome of lives. But many of us don’t know how we make decisions. By understanding how our brain makes decisions, we can learn to make better choices and improve our lives.
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