S3E08 - How do I know my decisions were the best ones?

Season 3

Jul 30

In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, I answer a question from a listener about how to tell whether the decisions he has made were the best ones. Listen in as I unpack his question and discuss strategies for making decisions with confidence in the future.

Episode Notes

In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, I answer a question from a listener about how to tell whether the decisions he has made were the best ones. Listen in as I discuss how to reduce doubt after making a decision.

Key topics we cover:

1:55 - what this listener is really asking
4:02 - the short answer to the question
5:23 - what would be more helpful when facing this question
6:13 - the feeling that prompts this question and why you feel it
7:58 - the surprising truth about wanting to maximize your outcomes
9:25 - the first step in feeling better about your decisions
10:23 - the power of choosing contentment over conditioning
11:33 - how to get clear with your objectives
12:47 - the importance of committing to staying present

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About Michelle Florendo

Michelle Florendo is a distinguished decision engineer and executive coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate complex decisions in both personal and professional spheres. With a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Michelle employs a sophisticated blend of decision engineering, design thinking, and lean startup methodologies to assist her clients in charting their optimal path forward. She has guided hundreds of driven professionals in applying decision engineering principles to achieve greater clarity and reduce stress in their decision-making processes.

She currently teaches a decision-making course for Stanford Continuing Studies and has played a pivotal role in enhancing the curriculum on career decision-making in Stanford's renowned Design Your Life course. Her expertise has been recognized by various prestigious organizations, as evidenced by her involvement with Seth Godin's altMBA program, her founding membership in the Forbes Coaches Council, and her position as a faculty coach for the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. For those interested in exploring Michelle's coaching and speaking services further, additional information can be found on her professional website at poweredbydecisions.com.