How to avoid decision fatigue...

and be confident in your choices

Author

Rob Blades
July 24, 2024

Interesting Fact: The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.

I want to base today’s email around this fact.

Why?

Because decision fatigue is real, and if we don’t act fast and with certainty especially in the little things…

How can you expect to be sure and make the right decisions with something bigger.

Like a business move, signing the right client, taking the time to build that thing, but sacrificing things now.

I was listening to Matt Gs podcast (link below) and he mentions you cannot have the law of receiving without giving… without the other.

The same can be said with decisions…

You cannot expect growth, without making quick decisions…

Will you get it right every time..?

Of course not you are not a Psychic. 🔮

But you will be able to face things head on, knowing you made the best decision you could at that time.

And that is a powerful thing.

In Today’s 4-3-2-1:

  • 4 prompts to encourage you to be more confident in yourself.

  • 3 ways to get creative with decision-making.

  • 2 affirmations, to build confidence.

  • 1 thing I found interesting.

click here for podcast pick of the week: The Law Of Giving & Receiving isn’t an option… you can’t have one without the other

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"Indecision is the thief of opportunity."

- Jim Rohn (this guy was amazing)

4 Journal Prompts:

  1. Reflect on a past scenario where a quick decision led to a positive outcome.

    • What factors influenced your decision?

    • How did you feel afterward?

  2. Think about a past situation where you hesitated to make a decision and it had negative consequences.

    • What held you back from deciding quickly?

    • What did you learn from this experience?

  3. Imagine a future challenge you might face and how you would make a quick, effective decision.

    • What steps can you take to prepare yourself for this scenario?

    • How will you ensure you act decisively?

  4. Consider a goal you want to achieve in the future. How can making quick decisions help you reach this goal?

    • What quick decisions will you need to make?

    • How will you balance speed with careful consideration?

3 Questions to Unleash Creativity:

  1. How can you develop a framework to help you make quick decisions in your daily life?

    • What elements would this framework include?

    • How can you test and refine it?

  2. What are some unconventional methods you can use to enhance your decision-making skills?

    • Can you incorporate techniques from different fields or disciplines?

    • How can these methods improve your overall effectiveness?

  3. How can you use past experiences to inform your future decision-making processes?

    • What patterns or lessons can you identify?

    • How can you apply these insights creatively?

2 Affirmations:

"I trust my intuition and ability to make quick, effective decisions that lead to my success."

"Every decision I make brings me closer to achieving my goals and realizing my potential."

1 Thing to help you master yourself:

We are mixing it up today!!!

And this is what you can expect in every email…

…Something to help you with your journey.

Trying a new decision-making tool: This week, I’m exploring a new decision-making tool called the Eisenhower Matrix. It helps prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, which can streamline quick decision-making.

Why don’t you see if it helps you..?

Click here for your very own ready-to-use template. (Download it and let me know how you find it by leaving a review… But more importantly, use it😉)

Stay confident. Stay positive. Stay you.

Robbo ‘The PVC Chief’ Blades

Quotes to Ponder

  • "In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take." – Lewis Carroll

  • "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." – Walt Disney