Episode 006 6 Formulas for More Output and Less Overwhelm

Summary

• Automate decision making as much as possible
• Do not ruminate on decisions until you can make them
• Do not postpone decisions to avoid uncomfortable conversations
• Make nonfatal or reversible decisions quickly
• Consider the possibility of an irreversible negative outcome when making decisions
• Religion can be a practical choice minimal lifestyle tool, as it limits the number of possible actions
• Decision making can be a time consuming and emotionally taxing process.
• To reduce deliberation time and maximize attention, Tim Ferriss suggests six rules.
• These rules include limiting options, setting financial thresholds, embracing routine, avoiding variation, minimizing regret, and understanding that decisions are not to be avoided.
• Following these rules can reduce decision making time by 40%, freeing up time and attention for more productive activities.
• Testing these rules can be a fast and reversible process, and can lead to increased output and satisfaction.