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Stay away from the ‘What if’ game

Psychologists call this phenomenon Counterfactual Thinking and it describes how we dwell on the outcomes of actions we didn’t actually take.

At a certain point, you need to trust you’ve put in the thought and work to make the right decision and just commit.

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Think in Years, Not Days

Think in Years, Not Days

Before jumping to a conclusion, think about the long-term consequences of your decision.

We may respect those able to fling themselves into a hard problem and make a quick choice with seemingly little thought, but making a meaningful decision needs to be done with care for ...

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Understand Decision Fatigue

It’s important to be aware of what state of mind you’re in before tackling a hard choice.

Decision fatigue happens when the mental energy required to weigh the tradeoffs of our decision becomes too much for us to handle. 

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Automate some easier decisions

  • Select from only a handful of lunch options that you rotate each week.
  • Use a shipping service to get common items like paper towels directly to your house.
  • Consider asking the wait staff for dinner recommendations so you don’t have to stare at an overwhelming menu.
  • Co...

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Milton Friedman

"The best measure of quality thinking is your ability to accurately predict the consequences of your ideas and subsequent actions."

MILTON FRIEDMAN

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Fewer Decisions

Perhaps the easiest way to make sure we can face a hard decision with our full attention is to simply make fewer decisions.

Think of people like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama, who limit their wardrobe choices to a few staple pieces, in order to save mental e...

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Do More With Less

You might think you need as much information as possible before you’re able to make a choice, but too much research can hurt as much as it helps.

Gathering too much data and asking for too many opinions can lead to mental overload, analysis paralysis, and ultimately making the wrong...

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Get An Outsider's Opinion

The power of the outsider comes from escaping the cognitive biases we all fall victim to. 

Main benefits:

  • Reducing your overconfidence about what you know.
  • Reducing the time it takes to make the decision.
  • Bringing light to our thinking errors.

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Jim Taylor

"The bottom line of decision making involves determining which potential decision will offer the best possible outcome based on what we know now."

JIM TAYLOR

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Common decision-making mistakes

  1. Making impromptu decisions. Take the time to think about the pros and cons of your decision and weigh out the consequences.
  2. Lacking peace.  Take deep breaths in a quiet environment to evaluate the facts before you decide.
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