If you can think of a few occasions... - Deepstash

If you can think of a few occasions right away, it’s clear that you too, just like the rest of the humans, are wired to stay in your comfort zone of assumptions. What’s worse, we then make decisions based on those predictions—but more often than not, those predictions are not based on facts.

This is why it is crucial to stay focused on all the possible outcomes and how they could play out, as well as the solutions associated with all the scenarios. Then, just try to play out the best possible scenario for your situation.

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One Decision - Book Summary

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How To Become a Better Decision-Maker

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Understanding the importance of decision-making

Identifying biases that affect decision-making

Analyzing the potential outcomes of a decision

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