Keep it simple.

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Five ways to decide.

Simple rules for hard choices.

1

Hell Yes! or No

If it’s not an enthusiastic “hell yes!”, then it’s a no.

2

Reframe the Default

Imagine starting from scratch, would you still choose this if it wasn’t the default option?

3

Regret Minimization

Choose the option you’ll regret the least when you look back.

4

Pro/Con Weighting

List pros and cons, then weight them by importance to see what matters most.

5

10-10-10 Rule

Consider how you’ll feel about the decision in 10 days, 10 months, and 10 years.

10-10-10 Rule

How will you feel in…

10

days

10

months

10

years

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