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Be thoughtful about how you use pros and cons lists

Be thoughtful about how you use pros and cons lists

What you really want is not that simple. It’s based on very complex and very subtle beliefs, memories.

These lists can still be useful tools. When you force yourself to spell out the good and the bad in each choice, you have to slow down and think about your priorities and values. Your actions should be authentic representations of your needs — and the pros and cons list can be a helpful way of zeroing in on what you really want.

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