Britt Gage

Use the “3Ds” framework to make better decisions for your org:

1. Discover: Collect individual opinions independently before group discussion and then share these with everybody prior to the meeting.


2. Discuss: Compare perspectives within the group, focusing on understanding points of disagreement rather than building consensus.


3. Decide: Make decisions

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I was 22 when I started building Web Highlights. After one year, there were only 10 users. Why would you create documentation for a tool no one uses?

I am not saying you should create documentation the moment you spin off your new side project and validate your idea. However, you should not miss the point when your idea turns into business.

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Often, a good impression is a byproduct of deep engagement in a conversation, a desire to learn, or thoughtful work, as opposed to something you aim at directly.

Don't decide too soon. Kids who know early what they want to do seem impressive, as if they got the answer to some math question before the other kids. They have an answer, certainly, but odds are it's wrong.

Executive performance coach Julie Gurner on the power of better questions:

“The questions you ask yourself will largely determine the answers you get.

• “Why am I not successful?” You’ll get answers that berate you.


• “How can I succeed here?” You’ll get answers that push you.

Our career decisions are more reversible than we think

Humans suffer from what psychologists call the end of history illusion. We tend to understand that we’ve undergone significant personal growth and changes in taste to bring us to the present moment, but we discount the fact that we’ll change in the future.

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“The wedding is an event, love is a practice.

The graduation is an event, education is a practice.

The race is an event, fitness is a practice.

The heart, mind, and body are endless pursuits.”