5 Proven techniques difficult decisions
A Life / / December 19, 2019
We take thousands of decisions a day. Most of them are small and subtle: whether to pass on the link, whether to do a sip of coffee, whether to scratch his nose. But there are solutions that can greatly affect our lives. In these cases it is better to act seriously. Entrepreneur Aytekin Tank (Aytekin Tank) offers five options.
1. Make a list of pros and cons
Let's say you are thinking about moving. Take a piece of paper and write the classic list of pros and cons. Then evaluate each item from 1 to 10, based on its importance to you personally.
For example, if you really need to stay close to his family, put next to the item evaluation 9 or 9.5. If the pros you have written "live near the mountains", but they like to spend longer time in the city, not to climb the mountain peaks, the estimate will only be 2 or 3 points. Same with minuses. If you have an important career, "get away from his beloved work" can be assessed in 8 points.
Add up all the points and see what outweighs. You can make a separate list for the option "do not move". It compares the results. You will see a logical figure, backed by
emotions. It often helps to deal with the subconscious desire.2. Consider scenarios
To begin imagine worst-case scenario and your feelings, if it becomes a reality. Such planning method called "premortem". Imagine that your decision turned out to be horrible, but the project failed. Explore all possible causes of failure, think about how to prevent them. This will save a lot of trouble.
Then visualize a best-case scenario and evaluate their feelings.
If you do not feel happiness and enthusiasm, it is worth thinking about the causes.
This method is usedWhy Amazon forces its developers to write press releases Company Amazon. Developers write a draft of a press release and a section of frequently asked questions before writing the code. So the team discusses and solves the most complex questions in advance and determines the value of the product. If you can not write a compelling press release may have on the product is not worth working.
3. Do not focus on the extremes, look for the middle
We often get stuck trying to choose between two options. Get additional education or to start a business? Move to another city or stay in his? And we forget that among them there are a few more options. For example, part of the year in the same populated area, and the second - in the other. Or to live in their town a couple of years and then move.
The right choice need not be between two options. Most often you can find a flexible solution.
4. Consult with other
This is a good way to gather useful information. For example, if you can not decide to move, the Council not only with friends and family. They have a vested interest in this matter. It is more important to talk with someone who has already moved. Ask if he's happy with his decision.
When it comes to issues in the field of business, hire a consultant. Or find a person with deep knowledge in this area and learn from it.
5. Avoid hidden solutions
Prokrastiniruya and delay an important decision for later, you will still make a choice. Usually not the best.
Suppose you want to fire an employee, but it pulls you to avoid an unpleasant scene. If it is incompetent or toxic people, With your choice, you harm the whole team. Remember that the postponement of the decision - the decision itself with real consequences.
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