Justin Welsh provides a lesson we can all learn from. — Fact-based decision-making is the best way to make decisions. Even Peter Drucker said it. One of his more superficial quotes makes the same point. “The best decisions are made on the basis of facts, not hunches.” It’s obvious. Although it is obvious, it is also a tough leap for many…

How not making a decision can be the worst decision of all. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. I suffer from bouts of indecision. At heart, I’m a creator. I choose the topics, the titles — and the content for this newsletter and every article on the…

It’s time to make sure you’re working IN it — and ON it. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It’s week 19 of 2023. Yes, 36% of the year has gone already. Can you believe it? Time flies when you’re having fun. Hopefully, that’s the case for you. …

Like Charlie Munger says, avoiding stupidity is easier than being brilliant. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It’s obvious when you think about it. Rules surround us. Amongst many, some define the speed we should drive, and the age we can marry and consume alcohol. Rules…

And you control every single one. — A decision is a unique beast. Why, you ask? It is unique because it is one of the few things you directly control. The moment of decision is yours — and yours alone. …

Understanding first principles is the skill you need. — I share helpful tips to improve your decisions in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It’s a simple enough question. What is the problem? The problem is there is often a problem with the problem question. Take the film, Moneyball. In it, Billy…

The way to overcoming subjectivity might be easier than you think. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. “He’s got an ugly girlfriend and an ugly girlfriend means no confidence.” Yes, this line was actually uttered by a scout in assessing the potential of a baseball player. …

3 ways to think beyond your impulsive urge to act — Quick decision-making can empower you to make rapid choices successfully in your life. The more I learn about the importance of decision-making in general, the more I can see this is true. In times past, we had to let our intuition guide our choices without consideration. …

Discover the Power of Taking Action to Transform Your Decision-Making Process. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. Action drives decisions. Without it, choices are just thoughts. Those thoughts will increase your levels of anxiety and regret, making you angry and fearful. …