Member-only story
Try the 90 Percent Rule, If You’re Having a Tough Time Making a Decision
Pay attention to the facts and your intuition.
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” — Nelson Mandela.
The 90 Percent Rule is a simple but effective method for making decisions when you’re feeling stuck or uncertain.
The idea behind the rule is that you don’t have to make a decision that is 100 percent correct or perfect.
Instead, you can make a decision that is 90 percent right and still get great results.
This can help alleviate the pressure of making a perfect decision and allow you to move forward confidently.
To use the 90 Percent Rule, start by asking yourself what you know about the situation.
What are the facts and what are your values?
This will help you to establish a foundation for your decision.
Next, consider what you believe is the most likely outcome of each of your options.
This will give you a rough estimate of the pros and cons of each option.
Once you have a good understanding of your options, it’s time to make a decision. Because…
