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.
Camilo Rodriguez
When things go wrong (and have been addressed), I focus on identifying the behaviors or systems that allowed the problem to arise. I then determine what changes are needed to prevent it from happening again. Mistakes can’t always be predicted or prevented the first time, but they absolutely can the next time. This aligns with the saying, “Regulations are written in blood” — meaning we often learn through hard lessons. Read more>>
Bianca Paige Smith
Cultivating self-awareness has allowed me to reflect on my life and gather evidence from my lived experiences, which then helps me make choices that feel truly aligned with who I am. Knowing how to coach myself through building a habit helps me to stick with the journey of the outcomes of my decisions long enough to see if it’s actually correct for me after living it out. And moving my body always helps me to tune into myself, which brings me into a place of making decisions from integrity, as opposed to from fear. Integrity, for me, is usually found within my body. Fear, for me, usually comes from my mind. It’s a tricky thing to discern, but self-awareness helps with that too. Read more>>
Sarah Branson
It was a warm spring night when my partner, Sage called me. “Anna thinks things are starting.”
Anna lived a good distance from me, so I said, “Okay. Let’s head over now. If labor slows down, we can always sleep there.” I thought about the spacious house far out in horse country and knew there’d be plenty of room for us to catch some sleep. And I was just going as the assistant this time, as Sage had begun acting as the primary midwife since I was about to move out of state, leaving my established practice and amazing clients. Read more>>
Michael Underwood
I developed my decision-making skills by watching others in the space & what they struggled with. Also thinking about What’s the worst-case scenario look like. When you send in inventory it’s possible that it won’t be available for purchase for 4-6 weeks or could get completely lost. My biggest shipment so far was 7.5K thankfully it arrived safe, but I’ve seen others lose 40k. Also, what you sell & returns. I’ve seen pool cleaners/Hunting supplies/TV/computers get retuned lost in transit & fraud & people be out thousands. Theres a lot of software’s & outsourcing you can do but i like to do most of the work myself. I’ve seen people end up with subscriptions/VA’s/Employees/Warehouse Etc. but if a recall lawsuit etc. messes up your payout are you able to survive 3-12 months while things get sorted out. Those are just a few examples of what I’ve seen others go through & what’s shaped how I think during the process. Read more>>
Jordan Metzner
My decision-making skills are the product of years of entrepreneurial adventure and a hefty dose of trial and error. From selling lemonade at the local car wash as a kid to launching over six start-ups with my long-time business partner, Sam Nadler, every step has been a learning experience. Early on, I learned the importance of evaluating risk versus reward, which has been crucial in making sound decisions in complex situations. The ups and downs of founding enterprises like California Burrito Co. and Washio exposed me to the nuances of business strategy, teaching me to be decisive yet adaptable. Read more>>
