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So, when Im tasked with making choices that are actually of consequence?
But, as it turns out, its entirely impossible to learn how to be more decisive.
Experts share their favorite tips below.
11 expert-approved tips for learning how to be more decisive
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Duke calls this the happiness test.
Annie Duke is the author of “How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Decisions,” a consultant in the decision-making space, and a former professional poker player.
This doesnt actually mean the coin has presented you with the wrong decision, though.
When tasked with making a monumental choice, Duke advises assessing your options relative to one another.
So, for example, Im currently trying to decide if I should have a baby by myself.
What we can achieve, though, is some percentage of greater certainty about one option relative to another.
That disparity makes the choice pretty clear; I should have a child.
The idea is that gathering additional information should help you to increase your confidence in one option or another.
Beware of your biases
Sometimes youre faced with a choice between something with a known outcome, e.g.
watching TV, versus something with an unknown outcome, e.g.
going on a date with a stranger.
Annie Duke is the author of “How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Decisions,” a consultant in the decision-making space, and a former professional poker player.
Omission-commission bias, meanwhile, is the preference of inaction over action.
This doesnt mean that taking the path of least resistance is better, however.
Its a really nice way of getting yourself to decide faster, says Duke.
Thats why confident decision-making is so commonly referred to as listening to your gut.'
Maybe you are stressed out, over-tired, or over-thinking.
Thats okay, too.
You might just need some quiet time, a walk outside, or more sleep, she says.
So, so you can be more decisive with ease, commit to stop regretting decisions.
Line up fully with your decision.
Fall in love with it.
Thats a decision you get to make, too, she says.
Getting stuck in I should have or I could have is only a waste of precious time and energy.
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