Amazon founder Jeff Bezos popularized a brilliant mental model for decision-making by categorizing choices into two types:
The hardest part about growing as a decision-maker is that our brains are incredibly good at rewriting history. When things work out, we tell ourselves we knew it all along. When things fail, we blame bad luck. decision making
🧠 Master Your Mind: How to Stop Overthinking and Make Better Decisions Amazon founder Jeff Bezos popularized a brilliant mental
: Before you stress over a choice, ask yourself: "Is this a one-way or a two-way door?" If it is a two-way door, stop overthinking, choose quickly, and adjust course later if needed. 📊 3. Ditch the Standard Pro-Con List 🧠 Master Your Mind: How to Stop Overthinking
The good news? Great decision-making is not a natural-born talent. It is a trainable skill.
We have all been taught to draw a line down the middle of a paper and list the pros and cons. While it is a great starting point, the standard pro-con list fails to account for the actual weight and probability of those outcomes. Instead, try creating a : List your top 3 to 4 options.