Deciding faster comes down to a few key strategies:

1. Set a Time Limit

  • Give yourself a deadline for making the decision (e.g., 30 seconds for small choices, 10 minutes for bigger ones).
  • Use a timer if necessary to force action.

2. Prioritize What Matters

  • Identify the most important factor in your decision.
  • If one option clearly aligns with that factor, go with it.

3. Eliminate the “Perfect” Choice

  • There’s rarely a perfect option—just pick the best one available and move forward.
  • Accept that some uncertainty is normal.

4. Use the 80/20 Rule

  • If 80% of the information points in one direction, make the decision.
  • Don’t waste time chasing the last 20% of details.

5. Limit Your Options

  • Too many choices slow you down. Narrow your options to 2-3 before deciding.

6. Trust Your Instincts

  • If both options seem equally good, go with your gut feeling.
  • Often, your intuition already knows what’s best.

7. Ask, “What’s the Worst That Can Happen?”