816: FRIDAY FAVE | How To Stop Being Indecisive & Make BIG DECISIONS

May 2, 2025

This discussion tackles the challenges of making big decisions, highlighting the struggle of indecisiveness rooted in fear. Listeners gain insights on embracing action instead of getting stuck in hesitation. The importance of visualizing positive outcomes is emphasized, alongside the value of learning from both successes and failures. It encourages commitment to personal aspirations without fear of judgment, and underscores that every choice, big or small, contributes to growth and progress.

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ADVICE

Action Starts Momentum

Take action in the direction you want to go even if you feel unsure.
Doing something starts momentum and is always the right choice.

INSIGHT

Fear Holds You Back

Fear of making the wrong choice keeps people stuck in uncomfortable but familiar situations.
Obsessing over past mistakes misses their purpose as teachers for growth and learning.

ADVICE

Visualize Best Outcomes

Ask yourself what the best thing that could happen is instead of the worst to envision possibilities.
Use this to identify real, achievable goals and make decisions aligned with them.

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel discusses the common struggle of making big decisions and how it often stems from fear of making the wrong choice.

Original Air Date: May 31, 2023

In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores the challenge of decision-making and provides valuable advice on how to navigate big choices. Rachel discusses the importance of taking action and overcoming the fear of making the wrong decision.

01:11 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request

02:04 Making Big Life Decisions

07:55 Embracing Fear and Learning from Mistakes

18:09 Visualizing the Best Outcomes

24:55 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mentality

25:43 Embracing Fear and Going All In

26:15 Dealing with Judgment and Critics

28:23 Building Community and Commitment

29:16 Listening to Life's Nos

30:14 Finding Inspiration and Modeling Success

32:09 Making Conscious Decisions

40:56 Considering Long-Term vs. Short-Term Effects

47:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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