Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

How to Make a Big Decision

May 31, 2021

01:08:44

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Explore the art of making significant life decisions, grappling with the balance between comfort and risk. The discussion dives into the psychological biases that impact choices and the importance of self-awareness. Learn to document your thoughts for clarity and analyze the costs versus benefits of each option. Gain insights on aligning decisions with your core values and reflect on the legacy you wish to leave. Embrace the complexities of navigating crossroads while staying true to yourself.

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the impact of common biases, such as survivorship bias and the 'warm bath' bias, can enhance clearer decision-making.

Recognizing personal values and priorities is essential for navigating choices that align with one's authentic self and life purpose.

Balancing immediate comfort against long-term benefits requires reflective thinking to ensure decisions resonate with overarching life aspirations.

Deep dives

Navigating Big Decisions and Change

Making significant life decisions often involves navigating a complex landscape of feelings and considerations. Individuals frequently confront crossroads that require them to evaluate their priorities, such as choosing between career paths, relationships, or lifestyle changes. Within these pivotal moments, the tension arises between seeking comfort in the familiar and embracing the unknown, ultimately impacting choices. Understanding this dynamic is crucial as it helps clarify personal values and preferred outcomes.

Intro

2min

Navigating Life's Decisions

23min

Navigating Life Decisions

7min

Navigating the Decision-Making Process

5min

Navigating Life Decisions

27min

Clarifying Priorities Through Forced Choices

1min

Navigating Life's Critical Choices

6min

Some of the most important moments of our lives are crossroads of different kinds. There’s a big decision, and we have to pick one thing over another. Today Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how to make the important decisions in life.

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Key Topics:

2:00: Common themes in big decisions.

5:00: Balancing short- and long-term decisions.

10:15: Knowing your own nature, and having different priorities.

17:20: Using analysis to inform intuition.

21:15: Identifying the “parts” of a decision.

22:50: Analyzing costs and benefits.

33:00: Write it down.

36:20: Working backwards.

40:30: Getting clear on what you want.

42:30: Thinking over the long haul.

43:30: The three circles.

45:00: Finding “comps.”

50:30: The calculus of a decision.

59:00: Affective forecasting

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