Decisions
Life is a constant stream of decisions. Try to make sure your future self thanks you for the decisions that you made today.
Confidence is not about knowing you will succeed, but believing you have the systems and work ethic to deal with problems as they arise.
Good decisions demand clear thinking about how to prioritise and methodically solve problems.
Mantra
Evolve mantra to avoid failing to behavioural biases when needing to make quick decisions under pressure.
Mantras are a way to reinforce stories that maintain alignment to a mental roadmap; while providing a tool for effective thinking in times of pressure.
- Enable accurate decisions in the heat of the moment
- Should be considered from all perspectives
- Can be disagreed with: generic principles are worthless
- Be something that can fit into a picture frame
- Have evidence of practical application
Checklist
Every decision is an investment in your future.
- Identify the problem or opportunity. What is the decision that needs to be made? What are the goals and objectives?
- Gather information. What information is relevant to the decision? What are the different options available? What are the potential risks and benefits of each option?
- Analyze the information. Weigh the pros and cons of each option. Consider the different factors that are important to you and your stakeholders.
- Make a decision. Choose the option that you believe is best.
- Implement the decision. Take action to put the decision into effect.
- Monitor and evaluate the decision. Track the results of the decision and make adjustments as needed.