How to Avoid Emotional Decision Making | Elite Performance Podcast #56
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Externalize for Clarity
Externalization is key for problem-solving and clarity of thought. It is essential to define a clear target or goal before attempting to reverse engineer solutions. Distinguishing between the actual problem to be addressed and one's emotions enables a more objective analysis. Advice is often easier to give to others than to apply personally due to emotional biases. Therefore, consistently externalizing thoughts—such as imagining a fictional person facing the same issue—can simplify decision-making and improve strategic thinking.
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