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.
Kaley Decker
Ever since I was young, I have always had intuition. The internal “gut” feeling that is your moral compass. Gos created me with the ability to lead and have confidence in my decisions. Some decision- making skills are part of who each of us is created to be, the other part is learned through experience. Read more>>
William Siyuan Li
A 19 x 19 board. 361 blank spaces. 10^700 possible game combinations. I first stumbled upon the ancient Chinese game of Go when I was 6 years old, and I fell in love with it instantly. Every Wednesday and Sunday, I’d squeeze into a tiny classroom for three-hour lessons, determined to master every aspect of the game. Read more>>
Erica Everett
I’m a Philly girl, and one day when I was about 4 or 5 years old, I walked by a sports bar with my dad right before an Eagles game. He jokingly dared me to run into the bar and shout the Eagles chant, you know, E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!, and I shyly burrowed my head into his side and said the 5-year-old version of “fat chance”. But a moment later something came over me, and just before we walked out of site of the bar, I ran back, burst through the doors, and in a very shrill, very girlish voice, screamed the Eagles chant at the top of my lungs. Read more>>
Vasily Shestopalov And Luiza Kapreliants Void Design Studio
In architecture and construction, decision-making is a constant and critical part of the process. We oversee the entire project, coordinating with various consultants and stakeholders, which demands a high level of responsibility and accountability for the project’s outcome. Each project presents unique challenges, requiring us to strike a balance between creativity and practical constraints like budget, deadlines, and regulations. Clear communication and teamwork are essential—ensuring that everyone involved is aligned and contributing to well-informed decisions. Read more>>
Xiaohan Zhang
I feel like making decisions is more of an instinct, something hard to train for. I believe the ability to make decisions started way back in the early human days when people were facing danger. When they encountered a threat, they had to choose whether to fight or quietly hide behind a rock, leaving it all up to fate. Of course, our ancestors who chose the latter might have survived, while those who chose to fight were more likely to die. Read more>>
