Decide

You have to develop processes and enforce them to arrive at a “good enough” position. To do that well:

  • Carefully frame the decision to get to the crux of the matter
  • Balance speed, rigor, quality, and agility. Leave perfection to higher powers
  • Take a stand even with incomplete information and amid diverse views

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