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Ep. 6: How to Make Life Changing Decisions

September 09, 2024 • Ashley Linkewich

In episode six of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I share about the challenge of making life-changing decisions, and my personal decision-making framework. I highlight the importance of taking action, the inevitability of uncertainty, and the role of personal values in decision-making. Expect to hear how you can use the concept of regret minimisation, inspired by Jeff Bezos, and some practical advice on seeking counsel and avoiding inaction.

00:15 Life's Chaos and Unexpected Events
01:24 Making Life-Changing Decisions
02:36 Framework for Decision Making
05:11 Clarifying and Evaluating Options
08:04 Aligning Decisions with Values
10:00 Opportunity Cost and Decision Making
12:32 Seeking Counsel and Making the Final Decision
16:30 Jeff Bezos' Regret Minimization Framework

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