How to Make Effective Decisions in Business and Life

Entrepreneurs make dozens of decisions every day. Often, we don't even think twice about the options laid out before us; we just instinctively choose. And yet there are so many variables affecting the choices we make, such as emotions, perceived outcome (risks and rewards), former experience or education, stress, and the list goes on.
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3 Steps to Making Smarter Choices

Entrepreneurs make dozens of decisions every day. Often, we don't even think twice about the options laid out before us; we just instinctively choose. And yet there are so many variables affecting the choices we make, such as emotions, perceived outcome (risks and rewards), former experience or education, stress, and the list goes on.

How do you ensure you are making the types of decisions that get results? And I don't mean just any result, but the right results for you and your goals; the kind of results that are aligned with your root success (that burning desire within you).

The truth is, making effective decisions as an entrepreneur takes practice. But there are still some steps you can take to improve your decision-making technique and ensure the choices you make are the best fit for your overall business strategy.

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In today's Ask Anita episode, we discuss three steps to making smarter decisions:

  1. Trust your instincts.
  2. Practice self-awareness.
  3. Understand your business strategy.

And be sure to join the conversation below! I'd love to hear from you in the comments below about your own strategies for making smart decisions.

To Your Success and Happiness,

Anita

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