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The hardest decisions are full of probabilities, gray areas and uncertainties. There is no way we can be certain in the midst of confusing and difficult moments, but we can do our level best to make the best decision we can with the information we have. Below are four steps we can take to help us make tough decisions:
Follow The Facts
Read the pertinent background information and listen to experts in the situation you find yourself in. Try and compartmentalize any feelings or biases you may have, and digest this information from as objective a place as possible. It’s important to understand the risks of your decision.
Consider Your Goals And Principles
Whether this is a professional or personal situation, you have to weigh this decision against your overall goals. For example, if you like your job but do not like your employer, you have to understand the risks of going to a competitor and what you might be giving up or leaving behind if change companies.
Discuss It With People You Trust
It’s important to have a core group of people you trust to consult with for difficult decisions, especially people who will tell you what you may not want to hear. They may have a fresh prospective that impacts how you weigh the decision, and it is important to ensure you have sound logic in your decision-making process.
Set A Deadline (If You Don’t Have One)
Almost as important as the decision itself is making the decision, and not letting time, other people or other events make the decision for you. Even if ultimately you make a mistake, it is better to make an active mistake than a passive one.
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