The Missing Ingredient in Your Decision-Making Process
Case Study
As the owner of a hair salon, Cindy loved people, talking, and making others feel beautiful.
While she could look at a person’s face and in a moment decide what hairstyle would look best, any other time Cindy had to make a decision it was a processssss.
Which one? But what about the other? What if…?
Even after she finally did make her decision, she’d be second-guessing herself, and go through the whole process all over again.
Cindy had learned so many decision-making frameworks in the past, that I didn’t even tell her my decision-making framework and went directly to solve the core issue.
As soon as we improved that one thinking skill, making decisions became a breeze.
Thinking Skills
While you are doing any task, you (without even realizing it!) are using your 28 thinking skills.
When the thinking skills you need to use are strong, doing the task happens easily.
If the thinking skill you need to use is weak, doing the task will be a challenge.
The struggle that Cindy had, came from a weak thinking skill of comparing.
Comparing to Our Desired Outcome
When making a decision we need to compare our options to each other, and we need to compare our options to what we desire.
As soon as Cindy understood this concept, she realized she didn’t know what she wanted her outcome to be, so it was practically impossible for her to compare her options to the end result.
The moment this clicked, Cindy realized she needed to first think of what she wanted her outcome to be, then she could compare her options to the outcome and see what made the most sense.
To really home in on this, I had Cindy share real business decisions she needed to make, then tell us her desired outcome and finally, compare each option to the desired outcome.
To take it up a notch, I had another participate in the cohort play devil's advocate to each option and Cindy had to really stand in the comparing mood to explain her thought process.
Improving Comparisions in General
I also had Cindy take a 10-minute walk to compare items around her.
This developed her neuro networks of comparisons so by the time it came to comparing her options to the outcome, it was much easier for her brain to do.
When I saw Cindy's comparison was getting better, I had to do some metacognition about comparing, which meant thinking about her thought processes on comparing.
This way she could compare even in abstract situations.
Your Challenge
As soon as Cindy understood she needed an outcome to compare her options to, everything fell into place.
Your challenge this week to make sure you know your desired outcome before looking at your options for any decision you need to make.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
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By the end of 2025
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The Missing Ingredient in Your Decision-Making Process
Case Study
As the owner of a hair salon, Cindy loved people, talking, and making others feel beautiful.
While she could look at a person’s face and in a moment decide what hairstyle would look best, any other time Cindy had to make a decision it was a processssss.
Which one? But what about the other? What if…?
Even after she finally did make her decision, she’d be second-guessing herself, and go through the whole process all over again.
Cindy had learned so many decision-making frameworks in the past, that I didn’t even tell her my decision-making framework and went directly to solve the core issue.
As soon as we improved that one thinking skill, making decisions became a breeze.
Thinking Skills
While you are doing any task, you (without even realizing it!) are using your 28 thinking skills.
When the thinking skills you need to use are strong, doing the task happens easily.
If the thinking skill you need to use is weak, doing the task will be a challenge.
The struggle that Cindy had, came from a weak thinking skill of comparing.
Comparing to Our Desired Outcome
When making a decision we need to compare our options to each other, and we need to compare our options to what we desire.
As soon as Cindy understood this concept, she realized she didn’t know what she wanted her outcome to be, so it was practically impossible for her to compare her options to the end result.
The moment this clicked, Cindy realized she needed to first think of what she wanted her outcome to be, then she could compare her options to the outcome and see what made the most sense.
To really home in on this, I had Cindy share real business decisions she needed to make, then tell us her desired outcome and finally, compare each option to the desired outcome.
To take it up a notch, I had another participate in the cohort play devil's advocate to each option and Cindy had to really stand in the comparing mood to explain her thought process.
Improving Comparisions in General
I also had Cindy take a 10-minute walk to compare items around her.
This developed her neuro networks of comparisons so by the time it came to comparing her options to the outcome, it was much easier for her brain to do.
When I saw Cindy's comparison was getting better, I had to do some metacognition about comparing, which meant thinking about her thought processes on comparing.
This way she could compare even in abstract situations.
Your Challenge
As soon as Cindy understood she needed an outcome to compare her options to, everything fell into place.
Your challenge this week to make sure you know your desired outcome before looking at your options for any decision you need to make.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
We're on for 1M downloads
By the end of 2025
Can you help us reach our goal?
Share this podcast with someone you love!
