⏱️ Slow Down to Speed Up - The Art of Smart Decision-Making

LIP #193

Jun 13, 2024

Great decision-makers slow down on purpose - and it makes them faster and more accurate in the long run.

Here are some key tools they use:

The First Impression Check
Notice your gut reaction, then spend time asking yourself: "Could the opposite be true?"

NYPs vs. PYTs

The Eight-Second Rule
Air Force research shows that waiting just 8 seconds before deciding dramatically improves accuracy.

Plan A vs. Plan Z
Do not just have a backup plan. Explore the full range of possibilities from one extreme to the other.

Most people react fast and emotionally by default - that requires zero skill. Slowing down is the skill.

Go deeper by watching the full-length Leadership in Practice episode to see the entire discussion in action.

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