4 Powerful Mental Razors That Will Save You From Making Bad Decisions

Apply them and you’ll live without regrets.

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What makes a good decision?

We often judge our choices by their outcomes. If we get what we want, we did a good job. If we didn’t, we messed up. But this approach has one inherent problem.

“Everything seems stupid when it fails.”

— Fyodor Dostoevsky

In hindsight, everything is easy. Looking back at it now, I know I shouldn’t have speeded on my motorbike or eaten the week-old leftovers that made my rear end explode like a frog in a microwave. But at the time, it seemed like the right thing to do.

We can’t guarantee results because there are too many external factors. But if you can make a choice you don’t regret, you’ll feel at peace with yourself no matter what happens. To do that, you need to stop obsessing about outcomes. Instead, focus on the right process.

Here are four mental razors that helped me stop making decisions I regret.

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