Tom Atlee reposted one of his classics recently, on how to make a decision without making a decision. Can't recommend enough: https://www.tomatleeblog.com/archives/175329197 #DecisionMaking #cosensing
Anxiety Tip #4: Keep a journal, blog or vlog.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-anxiety/2025/07/27 #reflection #decisionmaking #evaluation #lesserofallevils [Next Tip Aug 3 2025]
A quotation from Bill Watterson
CALVIN: The more you know, the harder it is to take decisive action. Once you become informed, you start seeing complexities and shades of gray. You realize that nothing is as clear and simple as it first appears. Ultimately, knowledge is paralyzing. Being a man of action, I can’t afford to take that risk.
HOBBES: You’re ignorant, but at least you act on it.
Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1993-09-21)
Sourcing, notes: wist.info/watterson-bill/4909/
Executives are flooded with dashboards, graphs, and updates. What they need, however, is clarity—not more data. Senior leaders want to quickly understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what decisions need to be made next.
https://www.europeanbusinessreview.com/beyond-data-turning-insights-into-boardroom-ready-narratives/
How do you know if you made a good decision? "Decision Quality" breaks down the six elements of great decision-making beyond just outcomes. Here's why it matters for UX and product leaders. #DecisionMaking #DesignStrategy #ProductLeadership #DesignManagement
Liberating Structures include many useful ways to improve meetings. But one of the "simplest" offered — "1-2-4-all" — has a big problem.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2019/04/liberating-structures-1-2-4-all
#facilitation #LiberatingStructures #problem #1-2-4-All #DecisionMaking
Before You Buy ANYTHING: How to Make a Smart Decision (Step-by-Step) #howto #decisionmaking #faith
Every time you say “yes” to something low leverage,
you delay the thing that could actually move your business forward.
→ Saying yes to easy = saying no to growth.
Protect your calendar like your profit.
Reinforcement Learning starts with a simple but powerful idea:
Trial & Error. Learning what works.
The Multi-Armed Bandit problem is a first step into this world.
It's not just about slot machines. Iit's about how AI (and humans) learn to choose.
Especially in business and in life.
Progress > Perfection.
𝗣.𝗦: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀
Keep Going Keep Growing 
#DecisionMaking #Leadership #BusinessMindset #MrEmogical #ProgressOverPerfection #Entrepreneurship https://mastodon.social/@MrEmogical/114860919902184464
Do you always go to the same café? Or do you try something new?
That’s the exploration vs. exploitation dilemma: Decision under uncertainty.
Multi-armed bandits model exactly that.
And this dilemma shows up everywhere: Recommender systems, A/B tests, online ads, even in human psychology.
Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman called this one of the most fundamental cognitive patterns.
I explain what it is, why it matters, and how AI systems handle it.
Full article here: https://towardsdatascience.com/simple-guide-to-multi-armed-bandits-a-key-concept-before-reinforcement-learning/
#AI inevitabilism: the ultimate excuse for your lack of decision-making skills. 
Tom Renner serves up 479 words of existential dread, cleverly disguised as a debate tutorial. Spoiler: AI isn't stealing your freedom, your own #indecisiveness is. 
https://tomrenner.com/posts/llm-inevitabilism/ #Inevitabilism #DecisionMaking #ExistentialDread #TomRenner #HackerNews #ngated
Most business problems are not marketing problems.
They’re decision problems.
→ Saying yes too often
→ Starting too many things
→ Avoiding hard choices
If you want clarity, make fewer, better decisions.
Discipline makes the difference.
How to make #gooddecisions in #uncertaintimes
A #cognitivescientist lays out a framework for #decisionmaking for the #unknowable future.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91364169/how-to-make-good-decisions-in-uncertain-times
In unpredictable times, having a clear decision-making process helps people navigate risk, reduce anxiety, and make choices they can stand by, even when outcomes are uncertain.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91364169/how-to-make-good-decisions-in-uncertain-times #DecisionMaking #Leadership #ProblemSolving #Mindset #Uncertainty #RiskManagement
Looking for a better way to think through complexity? The Decision Book is a toolkit of 50 models to help you facilitate, align, and reflect. Here’s how I use it in UX strategy. #DesignStrategy #DecisionMaking #Facilitation
The hardest part of business isn’t growth.
It’s filtering out distractions masquerading as “opportunities.”
→ Stay with the proven
→ Say no more often
→ Protect your momentum
Focus is a growth moat.
Decision-Making in Life and Work: Foundations, Strategies, and Current Neuroscience by Todd McElroy, 2025
This groundbreaking volume brings together leading researchers to explore the latest findings on the psychological and physiological factors that shape decision-making.
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-88415-3
@bookstodon
#books
#nonfiction
#neuroscience
#DecisionMaking
#Springer
How Career Counselling Empowers Students
https://www.growthcentre.org/career-counselling-process/
Career counselling isn't just advice—it's a structured process that empowers students to make informed decisions. With expert assessments, one-on-one sessions, and actionable plans, you gain confidence and clarity. Whether you're in high school or college, counselling can help align your abilities and aspirations with the right opportunities.
The Art of Making the Right Decision https://buff.ly/R5F9JcL #conservatism #DecisionMaking #wisdom #culture
