The Richard Fast Blog

Every decision is a chance to rewrite your story.

We may never know why we’re here, but while we are, we owe ourselves one thing: to be as happy as possible. Happiness comes from the decisions we make.  This blog is about exploring fresh ideas and perspectives so you can take more control – and maybe add a little more happiness to your life’s journey.

Day 20: Pre-Decisions – Why Rules Beat Willpower Every Time

Day 19: Rule-based Thinking – Your Bias-Proof Shield

Day 18: Walk Around the Decision in 3D

Day 17: Zoom Out – The Power of the Outside View

Day 16: Frame the Right Problem – or Solve the Wrong One

Day 15: The Seven Steps to the Anatomy of a “Good” Decision

Day 14: Your Brain’s Blind Spot…Why You Can’t Trust Yourself

Day 13: Overconfidence and the “I Would Never Do That!” Fallacy

Day 12: Loss Aversion: Why You Stay in Bad Situations Too Long

Mastering Email… to Reduce Stress and Maximize Your Health and Productivity (1/15)