The $100 MBA Show MBA2706 How To Make Tough Decisions
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Nov 21, 2025 Big decisions can feel overwhelming, but there are effective ways to approach them. Discover the two-door decision concept from Jeff Bezos, emphasizing reversible choices. Learn about three critical filters: long-term perspective, energy levels, and integrity. Hear how successful founders make tough calls decisively. Omar introduces a practical five-step decision process and encourages a 90-day commitment to assess outcomes. With insights on minimizing regrets and following enthusiasm, this discussion equips you to make confident choices even in uncertainty.
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Emotions Make Decisions Hard
- Tough decisions feel paralyzing because emotions and identity get attached to options.
- Not deciding is often worse than choosing, because most decisions are reversible and you can learn and pivot.
Ask If It's One Door Or Two
- Ask whether a decision is one-door (irreversible) or two-door (reversible) before overanalyzing.
- Treat most choices as two-door decisions so you act, learn, and correct course if needed.
Use The Long-Term Filter
- Use the long-term filter: ask, 'Will this matter in three, five, or ten years?' before deciding.
- Let the multi-year perspective cut through fear and attachment to the present situation.
