Avoid regret: a simple framework for thoughtful decision making

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Have you ever found yourself regretting a decision because you didn’t think it through? You’re not alone. Despite being reasonable, educated, and intelligent, we often make choices on impulse, leading to undesirable outcomes. In this video, I dive deep into why this happens and introduce a powerful yet simple framework to ensure we make thoughtful decisions every time.

📌 Key Topics Covered:
Social Acceleration: How the fast pace of life pressures us into quick decisions.
Technology’s Role: Optimizing our lives at the cost of reflective thinking.
The Productivity Cult: Why doing is rewarded more than thinking.
Lack of Practice: How infrequent deliberation impacts our decision-making.
Avoiding the Challenge: The human tendency to conserve mental energy.

🎯The Framework for Thoughtful Decision-Making:
Forethought: Considering future needs and consequences.
Deliberation: Weighing options before making a choice.
Afterthought: Reflecting on outcomes to learn and improve.

📚 Inspired by:
“Think: In Defense of a Thoughtful Life” by Svend Brinkmann https://books.google.com/books/about/Think.html?id=t3brEAAAQBAJ

🔍 Why This Matters: Learn how to apply this framework to everyday situations, from accepting a friend’s trip invitation to making significant life decisions. This process not only helps you avoid regret but also builds a habit of thoughtful reflection, leading to better decisions over time.

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