Decision making can be stressful and anxiety inducing, but the ability to make decisions quickly is often what separates the most effective leaders from others. We connected with some of the best and brightest do-ers we know and asked them how they developed their decision-making skills.
Kevin Whitehead
As an engineer, decisions of all kinds are made both with careful, thorough thought, or very quickly on-the-fly. These decisions can range from minor inconveniences to live-threatening occurrences. A common mistake made by most to solve a problem, is to quickly think of a possible solution without taking the necessary problem-solving steps. These vital steps are crucial to the development of the most efficient solution to the individual problem. Read more>>
Ami Shimada
When I look back at my own life, I realize I never really had a moment where I was unsure about my big life decisions. When I was training to become a ballet dancer, I didn’t wonder if I should enter ballet competitions, but I just did. When I quit ballet at age 16, I didn’t doubt myself and knew that I will find something else that’s better for me. Read more>>
Rachel Braafhart
Ever since I was young, I have had an insatiable drive to experience all life offers. I couldn’t wait to grow up, make all my own decisions, and explore everything. Obviously, it didn’t take long to realize that as an adult, there feels like an impossible number of choices to make every day. Not to mention that often, the decisions we wish we could be making are limited by health, finances, time, mental energy, etc. Read more>>
