The Art of Decision Making


How to Make Smarter, Faster Choices…

No Matter What Life Throws Your Way

From the moment you wake up and start your day… until the moment your head hits the pillow… you’re bombarded with choices. 

  • What to wear… 
  • What to eat… 
  • What to say… 
  • How to spend your time… 
  • How to react… 

We make thousands of decisions each day. And while the small ones can wear you down, the big ones are even harder. 

Career changes. Relationship choices. Financial decisions. They all carry so much weight, and trying to make the right decision can feel paralyzing. 

Many people think the answer is more information. To make better decisions, they think they need more data, more time to weigh the pros and cons, or maybe a chart of some sort…

But what if I told you that’s not the case? 

That the secret to making smarter, faster decisions isn’t about gathering more information? 

Because the truth is, an overload of information is often the cause of decision paralysis. And piling on more data just makes it worse

What we need instead are the right tools and strategies to sift through the information, so we can focus on what truly matters. 


Why We Struggle to Make Decisions

Even though decision making is an essential part of work, life, and even our hobbies, humans just AREN’T very good at it. 

That makes sense when you think about how much attention we pay to decision making. After all, it’s not something most of us are taught at school. We just learn to wing it as we go. 

And when a big decision comes along, we have plenty of excuses for why we just can’t choose. They usually sound something like…

“What if I make the wrong choice? I can’t afford to screw this up.” 

“I can’t seem to make up my mind. There are so many good options.” 

“I don’t want to settle for something that isn’t perfect.” 

“I just don’t have time to weigh all the options properly.” 

“I’m too stressed out right now to make any decisions.” 

Sure, those are all valid reasons from time to time. But the truth is that most people simply don’t know how to make good decisions in an effective way. 

They start with good intentions. They want to do their best. But they get overwhelmed by the options. 

And the inability to make good decisions fast is costing them time, money, and opportunities. 

Not to mention the increased stress from second-guessing your choices. 

The good news is that decision-making skills are just that… skills. Something that can be learned. It’s not some inborn talent only reserved for high-level CEOs. 

But since these skills aren’t widely taught, it feels like something that’s out of reach for most people. 

And when you do look for help, a lot of the advice is simply common sense “wisdom” that’s been passed down through the generations without any real scrutiny or research. 

Advice like, “Just sleep on it.” Or, “Go with your gut.” 

It’s no wonder so many people have trouble making choices, whether they’re small daily decisions or life-altering ones. 

Fortunately, there is a way to move past the overwhelm and second-guessing. I know because I’ve seen it myself. 


Make Better Decisions Faster

Maren Schmidt

Like many people, I also used to think decision-making was something that you either had a knack for… or you didn’t.

In my 20’s I used to be paralyzed by all types of decisions.  

  • Should I take this college course?
  • Should I take this job?
  • What car should I buy?
  • What if I lost money with my decision?

With decision times came headaches, and an overall malaise. Making decisions just didn’t feel good! 

Once I was shown some tools and started making decisions that I felt had consequences I could change, my confidence grew.

The more decisions I made, good or bad, the easier I made decisions with very few regrets.

In the end, I realized that decision-making skills are learned — NOT innate. And I got excited to learn more about how top leaders and successful individuals developed these skills.


Inside the Minds of Master Decision Makers

So what do the best decision makers do differently than everyone else? 

Well, everyone is different, but you’ll almost certainly find the following 3 elements in every successful decision maker’s toolkit…

  1. They make wide decisions.

What’s a wide decision? It’s when you take a broad view of their choices. They consider many possibilities and avoid the either/or trap that keeps their thinking too narrow. They also distance themselves from short-term emotions and consider what might be missing in their process. This allows them to make more informed decisions without being overwhelmed by the options. 

  1. They make humble decisions.

Successful decision makers acknowledge the limitations of their information. (We can never know everything.) But they also work to protect their decisions from bias and uncertainty. Because they have strategies to test their decisions before committing, they can adapt and change course when needed. 

  1. They make fewer decisions.

Top decision-makers know that decision fatigue is real, and it can lead to poor choices. They eliminate many choices to reduce this fatigue, so they can focus on more impactful decisions. By leveraging routines and managing their emotions, they get more consistent and beneficial outcomes. 

You’ll find these traits in most successful people in all walks of life. Because making good decisions helps you reach your goals at work and at home. And it makes it easier to avoid risky situations while taking advantage of opportunities that come your way. 

But it’s not always easy to develop these skills by piecing it all together ourselves. 

If simply wanting to be better was enough, we’d all be decision-making experts. 

Wanting to improve is a great first step. To truly develop these skills, though, we often need guidance and a clear plan. 

Now, you could spend years and a fortune on seminars or private coaching…

But there’s a more efficient option – a way to get the insights, exercises, and practices you need to enhance your decision-making skills… so you can achieve the success you want in every area of your life.


INTRODUCING…

The Art of Decision Making: How to Make Smarter, Faster Decisions with Confidence

Inside this course, you’ll get the entire step-by-step process to make better decisions in all areas of your life.

You’ll discover what goes into making great decisions consistently… how to properly make decisions in different contexts and areas of your life… how to manage emotions and use them to your advantage when making decisions… and much more.

With The Art of Decision Making, you’ll discover:

  • Why “decision fatigue” is a silent productivity killer, and how you can improve your focus and energy by making FEWER decisions…
  • How to make truly balanced decisions based on objective information instead of falling victim to common mind tricks. (They’re easy to spot once you know how…)
  • The hidden cost most people overlook when faced with a tough choice, and how you can make smarter, more satisfying decisions with one, small tweak…
  • How to conquer “analysis paralysis” so you can confidently choose the best path forward in any situation… without pro/con lists that still leave you feeling uncertain…
  • Why small, incremental changes are the real key to making significant improvements in your decision-making abilities… and how you can take the first step, starting today…
  • The secret “tripwire” technique that keeps your goals on track. (This is the key to staying on the right path and making sure your decisions are golden for the long-term…)
  • The simple 3-step process to make more rational, well-informed decisions. This is how you make rational choices, WITHOUT becoming an emotionless robot…
  • The WRONG way to make a choice between two options, and what to do instead…
  • How to make better decisions for today AND tomorrow with this simple framework…
  • …and much, much more!

With short lessons and actionable exercises, you’ll have everything you need to develop your decision-making skills and start making better choices with confidence.


What You’ll Get Inside

The Art of Decision Making includes insights from leading experts in the field of decision-making, including authors, behavioral scientists, and researchers. 

Plus, you’ll get hands-on activities so you can put those insights into practice right away… and see and experience rapid improvements in your decision-making skills.  

Once you sign up for the The Art of Decision Making, all the lessons will be open to you.

In each activity segment there is a place where you can ask me questions for a direct reply. 

Plus as soon as you sign up, you’ll be invited to join the Leadership Essentials Monthly Sessions, your time to ask questions in a live online format. 

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Lesson 1: Make Wide Decisions

Discover how to expand your decision-making process, so you can avoid binary thinking and get distance from your short-term emotions. 

Lesson 2: Make Humble Decisions

Recognizing and acknowledging your limitations is central to good decision-making, so you’ll learn how to be cautious and considerate when you have a choice to make. You’ll discover the role of common decision missteps and plan for a range of outcomes. 

Lesson 3: Make Fewer Decisions

Stop the overwhelm of constant choices and reduce decision fatigue when you learn how to make fewer – but more effective – decisions by creating routines. And discover how to make smarter decisions simply by checking in with your body. 

Each lesson is packed with multiple activities that you can apply to your life right away. 

The Art of Decision Making will help you take action to start making better decisions today. But this course is more than just a collection of lessons and resources. It’s a catalyst for change. It’s an opportunity to move from a place of doubt and uncertainty to a place of confidence and clarity. 

All it takes to get started is one smart decision right now. (The one where you click the button below.)


Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Say Goodbye to Indecision… And Hello to Confident Choices

The ability to make smart, fast decisions might be one of the most important skills you can develop in your personal and professional journey…

Whether you want a thriving career, a fulfilling personal life, or simply a sense of accomplishment with less stress…

Effective decision-making is the key to unlocking it all.

Imagine if you could face any choice with confidence… make decisions that align with your goals and values… navigate complex situations with ease… and trust your intuition where it matters most. 

This is all possible… and there are proven ways to get there.

Discover how inside “The Art of Decision Making.”

The investment to join is just $47.00.

That gives you access to every lesson, all the exercises, and the ability to ask me questions, along with being invited to our monthly Leadership Essentials sessions.

Just ask yourself: 

How much would it be worth to be able to seize new opportunities with confidence?

To stop feeling overwhelmed by the thousands of decisions you face every day?

To get the results you want in your career (and in life) faster, without feeling weighed down by the fear of making the wrong choice?

Now is your chance to make decision fatigue and analysis paralysis a thing of the past! 


This Course Will Change Your Life – Guaranteed!

This course contains research-based tools that can help you unlock more effective decision-making in all areas of your life..

But just don’t take my word for it! 

You have a full 60-day to review the entire course and test out the material.

If you’re not fully satisfied, just let me know… I’ll refund every penny of your investment, no questions asked.

But if you’re anything like other people who have gotten this information from me in live worshops… this course will change your life and you will never look back.

It’s not too late to start making better choices, no matter what situation you’re in. 

Join The Art of Decision Making and give yourself the gift of confident decision-making — in every area of your life.