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The Next Right Thing

292: What Every Decisive Person Knows

Sep 12, 2023
In this episode, the speaker discusses what decisive people know that indecisive people don't. She explores the results of a decisiveness poll and the top reasons for indecisiveness. The host encourages listeners to develop small habits for confident decision making. Lastly, she reflects on the importance of learning from decisive people and shaping our lives through daily decisions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Decisive people possess qualities like valuing efficiency and refusing to feel stuck, enabling them to make confident decisions.
  • Trusting ourselves in decision-making involves self-awareness, understanding few choices are permanent, and embracing the ability to pivot when necessary.

Deep dives

The Challenges of Indecisiveness

Many people struggle with indecisiveness due to overthinking, a lack of trust in themselves, an abundance of options, people-pleasing tendencies, and a fear of failure or choosing wrong. These insecurities and uncertainties contribute to decision-making paralysis and can be debilitating.

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