During his life, a person makes millions of decisions, important and not so. The ability to make the right choice is of key importance in the structure of our life. There is a simple algorithm to help you act more efficiently.
People have spent many nights staring at the ceiling, pondering their lives: What work to choose, how to solve problems, what to do with relationships. Likewise, during the day, we constantly make choices: how to dress, where to dine, how to spend the evening, etc.
The correct selection process should look like this:
- Defining the goal
- Determining its meaning
- Exploring possible ways to achieve it
- Determining the effectiveness of each option to achieve the goal
- Choosing the method that is most effective
So the first step in making a decision requires you to ask yourself the question, "What exactly do I want?" Once you set your goal, you need to figure out how to get there. Your beliefs, experiences, and personality will determine how you achieve your goal.
Let's say you need money. You can choose several options for obtaining them:
- mow lawns in your area
- work in a shop or restaurant
- look for a better paid job
- get trained and invest in something
To rationally determine the merits of each option, you need reliable sources of information. Insufficient or inaccurate information can distort the decision-making process or make it more important than it really is, such as when choosing which phone to buy. The fear of making the wrong decision can also influence the choice. All this must be taken into account.
Next, you must determine which choice is most suitable for achieving the goal. If you urgently need to improve your financial situation, then the values of the options may look like this:
My money problems are too significant for a lawnmower salary. I don’t have time to learn how to invest, and I don’t have the means to invest money. I’ll take a job in a restaurant, and while I’m working, I’ll work on my resume to find a better paying job.
You can choose the final version and then see if it works. It's great if it helped to achieve the goal. Otherwise, you need to make adjustments for a more accurate result.
