How we can make good decision
- When we have a decision to make, it is recommended to solicit the views of people who have had the experience you're considering.
- We can also ask the opinions of those around us since people tend to take a longer-term view when thinking about other people's choices.
- The kind of questions we ask is also important. Instead of asking if you should take the new job, ask what they think your day-to-day life will be like if you take it.
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