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4 Tips That Will Make You a Better Decision-Maker
Make the right decision every time.
Making decisions is something that you have to do daily. Sometimes, the stakes are high, and sometimes they are simple decisions such as, “What should I eat for breakfast?”
Are you the impulsive type who just chooses and goes for it? Or are you the type who ponders every decision and considers every angle before making up your mind?
1. Spend time relative to the stakes
It’s probably best to consider your options rather than make an impulsive decision. However, the time spent analyzing those options should be relative to the stakes. Is this a decision that will cost you a lot of money? Will there be huge consequences from your decision?
I have some very indecisive friends. They might spend weeks discussing what color to paint their living room walls. There is either a cost to hire someone to do the painting or the time and work involved for them to paint the walls themselves. If you can’t afford it, perhaps this is a big decision. But if you can afford it, then this isn’t a decision that should take a lot of thought or time.
2. Be decisive
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