How You Make Decisions

When Was the Last Time You Questioned How You Make Decisions?

For most of my life, I never gave it much thought. Decision-making, I assumed, was something you figured out along the way. It wasn’t a skill you learned - it was instinct, trial and error, or maybe just experience over time.

No one had ever sat me down to teach me how to make decisions. Not in school. Not in my career. Not even in the leadership programs I attended. I knew how to analyze data, manage teams, and execute strategies. But the process of deciding itself? I was flying blind.

The realization came after a choice I deeply regretted. The decision didn’t just lead to an undesirable outcome - it left me questioning why I had chosen that path in the first place. It wasn’t the first time I’d second-guessed myself, but this time felt different. I couldn’t shake the nagging thought: what if the problem wasn’t the situation, but my approach?

That moment was a wake-up call. I started reflecting on my choices and the patterns behind them. Why were some decisions paralyzing while others felt rushed and impulsive? Why did I find myself circling back on certain choices, riddled with doubt?

And then it hit me: I had never actually learned how to make decisions.

What Is a Decision, Really?

This question became an obsession. I wanted to understand decision-making at its core. What is a decision? What separates a good decision from a poor one? And most importantly, how could I ensure my choices aligned with my goals, values, and vision for the future?

I searched everywhere for answers. I scoured Google, devoured books, even tested the capabilities of AI. But what I found were fragmented pieces of advice - helpful in isolation but lacking the clarity I craved.

What I needed was a blueprint. A guide to help me approach decisions with purpose and structure. Something that combined logic and intuition, values and strategy.

But it didn’t exist.

Creating Clarity Where There Was None

So, I decided to create one.

I began pulling together lessons from psychology, behavioral economics, and leadership studies. I reflected on my experiences and failures, identifying what worked and what didn’t. Slowly, a pattern emerged - a process that helped me approach decisions with clarity and confidence.

This wasn’t about guaranteeing perfect outcomes. It was about ensuring I made the best possible choice with the information I had at the time.

Today, this process has become second nature. I no longer second-guess myself or dwell on “what ifs.” Each decision feels deliberate, aligned, and rooted in purpose.

What About You?

When was the last time you stopped to reflect on how you make decisions?

If you’re like I was, the answer is probably “never.” But here’s the truth: how you decide shapes your life just as much as what you decide.

What if there was a way to approach every decision with clarity and confidence? What would it unlock for you?

That realization changed everything for me. Maybe it’s time for it to change everything for you too.