Decision making is emotionally-driven, and becoming aware of our emotions can lead to clearer decision-making.
Making decisions based on principles can lead to better outcomes and a greater sense of authenticity.
Deep dives
Decision making based on emotions
When making decisions, our emotional center plays a crucial role, as we make emotional decisions rather than intellectual ones. We use our intellect to understand how we will feel at the end of a decision. Fear is often involved in decision making, and it can cloud our thinking and limit our ability to see alternative options. By welcoming and being aware of our emotions, decision making becomes clearer and more authentic.
Principles in decision making
Making decisions based on principles can lead to better outcomes and a greater sense of authenticity. Principles provide clarity and help us navigate complex decision-making processes. Living by our principles can also lead to quicker decision making and a sense of empowerment. It is important to be willing to embrace emotional experiences and make decisions that align with our principles, even if they may not bring immediate comfort or the desired outcome.
Avoiding emotions and the consequences
Avoiding emotions we fear can often perpetuate the very experiences we are trying to avoid. The avoidance of emotional experiences can lead to self-sabotage and decision-making that is counterproductive. By facing and embracing the emotions we fear, we can avoid reinforcing the fear and create a more authentic decision-making process.
Surrendering to the outcome and embracing uncertainty
Good decision making involves surrendering to the outcome and accepting that we cannot control every aspect of the situation. By surrendering to the outcome, we find freedom and joy in the process of decision making. This surrender allows us to focus on what we can control, which is how we show up in the world and the principles we live by.
Joe and Brett discuss how to find deeper clarity in decision-making, whether in the office or on the edge of a cliff.
Decisions are emotionally-driven, and we navigate them based on how we think we’ll feel when an outcome arrives. When we’re willing to feel any emotion, our decision-making becomes clear.
Tune in to see how becoming more aware of our emotions and using guiding principles can help us quickly identify the next obvious step in any decision-making process.