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In 2020, Resolve To Ask "Why?"

Asking Why

Good Decision-makers always ask 'Why?' Asking 'Why?' several times gets to the core issue and provides us with insight into the real reason for solving a particular problem.

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In 2020, Resolve To Ask "Why?"

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Bad Decision Makers

In a range of computer simulation experiments conducted by theoretical psychologist Dietrich Dörner, some common traits were found in the bad decision-makers:

They focus on only one aspect of the problem, but most problems may be multidimensional.
They jump haphazardly from one problem to another.
They do not factor in the indirect consequences of their actions.

Good Decision Makers

In the same experiment, there were traits discovered for good decision-makers:

They tend to think and act holistically.
Their approach towards a problem is systematic.
They are willing to try diverse approaches, showing open-mindedness.

Asking Why

Good Decision-makers always ask 'Why?' Asking 'Why?' several times gets to the core issue and provides us with insight into the real reason for solving a particular problem.

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