Learn frameworks and strategies for making better decisions. Reduce decision fatigue, avoid common cognitive biases, and develop confidence in your choices both big and small.
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UNDERSTAND DECISION TYPES (20 minutes)
Reversible vs irreversible: Some decisions can be undone, others cannot
High stakes vs low stakes: Not all decisions deserve equal time
Decision fatigue: Making too many decisions depletes mental energy
The 80/20 rule: Most decisions don't matter as much as we think
DECISION FRAMEWORKS (30 minutes)
Pros and cons list: Classic for a reason, write everything down
The 10-10-10 rule: How will I feel about this in 10 minutes, 10 months, 10 years?
Two-way door decisions: If reversible, decide quickly and adjust later
Elimination method: Remove worst options first, easier than choosing best
Sleep on it: For big decisions, give yourself 24 hours minimum
AVOIDING COMMON TRAPS (30 minutes)
Analysis paralysis: Too much research prevents action
Sunk cost fallacy: Past investment shouldn't dictate future choices
Confirmation bias: Seeking only information that supports what you want
Social pressure: Others' expectations clouding your true preference
PRACTICING BETTER DECISIONS
Start small: Use frameworks for daily choices to build habit
Set decision deadlines: Prevent endless deliberation
Trust your gut: After analysis, intuition often knows the answer
Learn from outcomes: Reflect on decisions, what worked and why
Automate routine decisions: Steve Jobs wore same clothes daily to save mental energy
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