peak decisiveness

Decisiveness really is an art. Knowing when to stay and when to leave is an art.

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"Many people have a hard time making decisions because they don't know what is important.

When you have a clear mission and you are completely sure what is important to you, most decisions become easy. Once you're fully committed, you don't need rules for how to spend your time. It's obvious which decision to make. It's clear what to prioritize.

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When we pursue optionality, we avoid bold decisions. Like anything meaningful, venturing into the unknown is an act of faith. It demands responsibility. You‘ll have to take a stand, trust your decision, and ignore the taunts of outside dissent. But a life without conviction is a life controlled by the futile winds of fashion. Or worse, the hollow e... See more

Deciding to be action-oriented, even in the face of uncertainty, is a superpower that is accessible to almost everyone. A willingness to simply say “I see this problem and I am going to take personal responsibility for doing something about it” is incredibly powerful.