Decision Making
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See it for what it is
Check your assumptions and cognitive biases
Check for exaggeration, like too much negativity or optimism
Often it’s not black and white but a spectrum
Remove the layers, look at the core, the essence
Discuss with people you trust and people with relevant experience
Look at it from different angles and perspectives
Prevention is the best
A little forethought can prevent a lot of pain. It’s easier staying out than getting out.
Listen to both heart and mind
Follow your gut for reversible decisions, follow due diligence for the important ones
Consider your principles
Do nothing against your will,
nor against community,
nor without due examination,
nor with reluctancy
Think twice before you speak.
Be careful with promises.
Do what feels right in your heart of hearts, over what is easy.
Neither chase pleasure nor avoid necessary pain.
Wait until your mind is clear.
You may be sleepless, hungry, tired, angry, in pain, ..
Don’t decide under physical discomfort or heavy emotion
Don’t get stuck
An ok decision today is often better than a perfect one tomorrow
Do or do not. There is no try.
Once you decide, follow through with a high spirit and persistence.
Sub-pages
- Critical thinking
- Do One Thing At A Time And Do It Well
- Do The Right Thing
- Do without doing - Wu Wei 無爲