UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone 452. How to Be Decisive (Greatest Hits)
Dec 25, 2025
Why do so many struggle with decision-making? Cultural pressures often push women to seek approval and avoid risk, leading to stagnation. Embracing decisiveness can unlock personal growth and opportunities. Learn to view choices not as black and white, but as a philosophical approach. Kara shares her journey from perfectionism to entrepreneurship, encouraging a mindset that accepts mistakes as part of learning. Practice decisiveness daily to align decisions with your goals and create the life you want!
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Socialization Shapes Women's Decision Fear
- Women are socialized to defer decision-making and seek external approval.
- This conditioning makes risk-taking feel dangerous and undermines confidence.
Personal Shift From Law To Entrepreneurship
- Kara describes her own paralysis about decisions when she was a lawyer and academic.
- Becoming an entrepreneur forced her to adopt a new decision-making approach.
Quick House Purchase Example
- Kara and her husband bought a house upstate after a short search and quick offer.
- The rapid process showed her new decisiveness in practice.