7-Steps To Become A Better Decision Maker

1. Learn to say “No” One of the best decisions you’ll ever make in life is to start saying “no” more often. People often feel entitled to say yes to tedious demands that they don’t really want to do... Truth is, life is too short to do things you don’t like. Just say “No”!

2. Identify your bad habits Everyone has bad habits, it’s part of being human. The first step to fixing it is first acknowledging it exists. Once you know what you’re up against, then you can find out what’s triggering it. Fix your bad habit at the root of the problem.

3. Always have a plan Having a plan of action is a crucial part to making successful decisions. Without a plan of action, you have no direction. You’re like a chicken running with his head cut-off. Collect info & create a flexible plan. Failing to plan is planning to fail

4. Keep an open mind & remain emotionally detached An open-mind is important for decision making because you need to examine every possibility. Your biggest downfall will come when you think you know everything. Having an open-mind will ensure you never overlook anything.

Remaining emotionally detached is also important. Why? Because emotions effect your decisions making process. Staying detached will allow you to think clearly & make an objective based decision that will bring the best outcome.

5. Be confident in yourself Making good & fast decisions stems from being confident in yourself & your abilities. The only way to be confident in yourself & your abilities is to put the time in & perfect your craft. Experience is the best teacher.

6. Understand that there’s not always a “right choice” Sometimes as leaders/decision makers we’re put in tough positions. Our choices are not always black & white. Sometimes we’re given a selection of shitty choices that all lead to terrible outcomes.

In this case, there’s no “right choice”. You just have to use your knowledge & discretion to figure out which option will cause the least damage. It can be a tough decision, but these are the ones that help you grow the most.

7. Ask for advice Like I said before, good & quick decisions makers stem from confidence. Sometimes the best way to master your craft is to seek guidance from someone who is in a higher level than you. They’ve gone through tougher experiences & have more refined skills.

It is the perfect opportunity to learn from their mistakes so you never have to make them yourself. Learning from others is one of the fastest ways to progress.