Decision Making Page
: Set a strict deadline or a "good enough" information threshold. Once you have acquired 70% of the information you think you need, it is time to make the call. 🚪 2. Use the "Two-Way Door" Rule
The hardest part about growing as a decision-maker is that our brains are incredibly good at rewriting history. When things work out, we tell ourselves we knew it all along. When things fail, we blame bad luck.
: These are consequential and nearly irreversible decisions. They require deep caution, heavy deliberation, and extensive data. decision making
Score each option from 1 to 5 against those specific criteria.
Identify your core criteria (e.g., cost, time saved, alignment with values). : Set a strict deadline or a "good
We have all been taught to draw a line down the middle of a paper and list the pros and cons. While it is a great starting point, the standard pro-con list fails to account for the actual weight and probability of those outcomes. Instead, try creating a : List your top 3 to 4 options.
This forces your brain to look at the hard data rather than just counting the sheer number of bullet points on a page. 📓 4. Keep a "Decision Journal" Use the "Two-Way Door" Rule The hardest part
Whether you are deciding to pivot your career, invest in a new project, or make a major personal move, the pressure to make the "perfect" choice can easily freeze you in your tracks.