#119 Todd Simkin: Making Better Decisions
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Setting personal rules can make decision-making easier and promote consistency in behavior
Establishing personal rules, like choosing not to eat dessert, can streamline decision-making and ensure consistency in actions. Adhering to these rules can help individuals avoid the cognitive load of constantly evaluating new information and make it easier to fit in socially. Having clear rules simplifies daily choices compared to making decisions based on changing circumstances, highlighting the benefits of consistency. For example, committing to daily exercise is more straightforward than deciding how often to work out, emphasizing the power of personal rules in maintaining disciplined behavior.
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