Throughout life, a person makes millions of decisions, important and not so. The ability to make the right choice is key to the structure of our lives. There is a simple algorithm that will help you act more rationally.
People spent many nights looking at the ceiling, pondering their lives: What kind of work to choose, how to solve problems, what to do with relationships. Also during the day, we constantly make choices: how to dress, where to dine, how to spend an evening, etc.
The correct selection process should look like this:
- Goal definition
- Determination of its meaning
- Exploring possible ways to achieve it
- Determining the effectiveness of each option to achieve the goal
- The choice of 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, experience and personality will determine how to achieve the goal.
Let's say you need money. You can choose several options for obtaining them:
- mow lawns in your area
- work in a store or restaurant
- look for more paid jobs
- get trained and invest in something
In order 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 actually is, such as when choosing which phone to buy. Fear of making the wrong decision can also influence choices. All this must be taken into account.
Next, you must determine which choice is best suited to achieve the goal. If you urgently needed to improve your financial situation, then the values of the options may look like this:
My money problems are too significant for the salary of a lawn mower. I do not have time to learn investment, and also funds to invest. I’ll take a job in a restaurant, and during work I’ll work on my resume to find a better paying job.
You can choose the final option, and then see if it is effective. Great if this helped achieve the goal. Otherwise, you need to make adjustments for a more accurate result.