Becoming You with Suzy Welch Whatever You Do, Don’t Just Trust Your Gut — Try This Instead
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Aug 12, 2025 Decision-making often feels daunting, yet it doesn’t have to be. Instead of relying on gut feelings, explore the 10-10-10 method for better clarity and confidence. Personal anecdotes illustrate how this tool emerged from chaos, blending humor with practicality. Discover how understanding your life's purpose can transform decisions and the importance of learning from past mistakes. Plus, journey through heartfelt narratives that highlight the emotional weight of choices in challenging professions. Dive into a more structured, values-driven approach to life!
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Gut Is A Coin Toss
- Suzy Welch says relying solely on your gut is unreliable and often amounts to pattern-based guesses.
- Research shows gut decisions are right about 50% of the time, which is as accurate as a coin toss.
Hawaii Humbling Sparked 10-10-10
- Suzy Welch tells how a humiliating speaking gig in Hawaii with her kids running into the aisle led her to rethink decision making.
- That moment sparked her simple 10-10-10 system to slow down and add discipline to choices.
Airport Aquarium Example
- Suzy Welch applied 10-10-10 when her kids begged to stop at an aquarium on the way to the airport.
- She determined the short-term cost (possibly missing the plane) versus long-term parenting goals and declined the stop.
