You've learned to set deadlines, capture decisions in capsules, and brief them confidently. But here's what most people miss: measuring how long decisions actually take.
Today we'll set up a simple log to track your decision timing. This creates your baseline for improvement.
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Quick guess: roughly how many hours or days did your last big decision take?
Your decision log needs just three pieces of data: start time, end time, and framework used. That's it - no complex analysis needed.
This simplicity ensures you'll actually use it instead of abandoning it after a week.
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What's the biggest obstacle that keeps you from logging decisions consistently?
But when does a decision actually "start"? Not when you first think about something - that's just background processing.
The start time is when you actively commit to making the decision. Like saying "I need to decide this by Friday."
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When was the last time you said, "I need to decide this by ___"?
The end time is when you complete your decision capsule. Remember those 5 lines? That's your finish line, not just picking an option.
Until you can fill out all 5 lines, you're still deciding.
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Does this make sense?
The framework field tracks what method you used: deadline pressure, pros/cons list, gut instinct, advice from others, or capsule template.
This reveals which approaches work best for different types of decisions.
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From the list above, which framework do you reach for first?
Your goal this week: log one complete decision from start to finish. Pick something meaningful but not life-changing - like choosing a restaurant or weekend plans.
This creates your first data point for measuring improvement.
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What's one decision you can fully log this week.
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Which of these scenarios marks the true START of decision timing for our log?
A. First thinking "I should probably find a new job" B. Actively researching job postings for 30 minutes C. Saying "I need to decide about this job search by month-end" D. Discussing career options with a friend
Suggested Answers
- A
- B
- C - Correct
- D
