If the decision is reversible, then don't procrastinate - just do it.
Is it a problem (with a solution) or is it a predicament (where we're just managing outcomes)? Each requires a different mindset and expectations.
Think in terms of making a bet based on probabilities - sometimes there is no right decision - A chess player thinks in terms of 'candidate moves' - building a range of options - and the taking a bet.
Every decision involves regret for the path not taken. As Christopher Hitchens said "in life we must choose our regrets" - we have to learn to forgive ourselves for the paths not taken rather than overly indulge regret.
If you feel stressed, don’t make the decision. You need more data or somebody to help you make that decision. A super-successful friend of mine always said, “only make the easy decisions.”
Some things I've learnt along the way:
If the decision is reversible, then don't procrastinate - just do it.
Is it a problem (with a solution) or is it a predicament (where we're just managing outcomes)? Each requires a different mindset and expectations.
Think in terms of making a bet based on probabilities - sometimes there is no right decision - A chess player thinks in terms of 'candidate moves' - building a range of options - and the taking a bet.
Every decision involves regret for the path not taken. As Christopher Hitchens said "in life we must choose our regrets" - we have to learn to forgive ourselves for the paths not taken rather than overly indulge regret.
Great advice!
If you feel stressed, don’t make the decision. You need more data or somebody to help you make that decision. A super-successful friend of mine always said, “only make the easy decisions.”
Absolutely, I love that framing.