Indecisiveness is a killer. It can bring even the most promising projects, relationships, and ventures to a screeching halt. So, we asked some of the brightest minds out there how they developed their decision making skills. We hope their personal stories and practical advice can help you on your journey.

Kaila Starks

Though it’s something I’ve made great strides in, decision making is still a struggle for me. I’ve always been slow to decide. My mom often tells me the story of when I was learning to walk for the first time. I began walking at the typical age, but I did so while holding onto whatever was in my path. Read More>>

Arabella Von Arx

I’ve learned to trust my instincts because I think they’re pretty good. When I was working for people instead of having peole work for me, I used to judge their decisions. I would think: that’s a bad decision. I’ve learned that maybe sometimes it’s not the best decision, but that doing, but that making decisions and carrying them on is how you get things done. Read More>>

Karina Bik

I use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix (Do, Decide, Delegate, Delete) for delegating and getting rid of tasks, and I also really like the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. Both were life-savers for me professionally! Read More>>

Rozymbay Rejepov

Decision-making is one of the most critical aspects of leadership and business management. Over the years, I have honed my ability to make strategic and data-driven decisions through a combination of experience, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. Read More>>

Gwendoline Kamara

How I Developed My Decision-Making Skills

My decision-making skills were shaped by a combination of self-discovery, life experiences, and the pivotal moments that demanded I make choices aligned with my goals and values. Read More>>

Taylor Benton

Decision making. Something we do multiple times daily, yet never really think about in depth. Sometimes a decision is a knee-jerk reaction to something, or sometimes it’s a well-thought-out plan. There is no shortage of important decisions to make on a storm chase, and the wrong choice could be catastrophic. Read More>>

Juming Delmas

At just 14 years old, I made the life-altering decision to leave my parents’ home. From as far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a critical mind—questioning the world around me, analyzing what I agreed or disagreed with, and imagining how I would do things differently. When I left home at such a young age, I had the chance to put that mindset into action. Read More>>