
Mastering Clear Thinking w/ Shane Parrish
The Psychology Podcast
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Establishing Personal Rules for Decision-Making
Creating personal rules for decision-making can be beneficial in guiding behavior and preventing impulsive choices. Setting rules helps in maintaining focus on priorities, ensuring alignment with personal goals, and reducing the likelihood of making decisions that do not serve one's best interests. Additionally, once a rule is established and consistently followed, it becomes ingrained in one's behavior, leading to adherence. Furthermore, having set rules can deter others from challenging or pressuring individuals, thus providing a sense of empowerment and control in various situations.
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