Day 28: The Critical Decisions that Define Your Life
Most of your life’s trajectory comes down to a handful of decisions – and you now have the tools to handle them with complete confidence.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
KEY INSIGHT: Great decision-makers aren’t just systematic about life-defining decisions – they have predetermined rules for all levels of important choices. This systematic approach keeps them operating in System 2 thinking while others get trapped in System 1 reactions, biases, and emotional decision-making.
PERSONAL REFLECTION: Think about an important decision you’re facing that might not be life-defining but still deserves careful thought. How does having a systematic approach change how you feel about tackling it?
TODAY’S EXERCISE:
Create your decision-making rulebook:
• Can you think of an upcoming decision that warrants the full 7 Steps process
• Identify your predetermined rules for important but less complex decisions (like “sleep on major purchases” or “get three opinions before…”)
• Make sure you have these systematic approaches as non-negotiable because doing so will guarantee that you have made a “good” decision