The Decision-Maker's Playbook

Discover psychology-backed strategies, decision frameworks, and real stories from people who've transformed how they choose. From small daily picks to life-changing decisions, learn what works.

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Emotional Intelligence Exercises at Work: A Randomized Toolkit

Science-backed EQ beats IQ for results. Audit emotional labor, run randomized exercises, and rewire empathy—without the awkwardness.

21-Aug-25 8min

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Strategic Procrastination: Why Waiting Wins

Discover when delaying decisions boosts creativity and outcomes—and use a spinner wheel to set smart wait times.

19-Aug-25 7min

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Escape the Urgency Trap: Brain Science and Frameworks

Reduce firefighting with research-backed frameworks, intelligent delay, and a practical wheel tool—plus case studies that show measurable gains.

19-Aug-25 7min

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Time Pressure vs Decision Quality: What Neuroscience Says

Time pressure degrades decisions. See how stress and cortisol hit the prefrontal cortex—and use a 90-second spinner pause to protect accuracy.

19-Aug-25 8min

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Eisenhower Matrix: Urgent vs. Important (Fast Guide)

Stop false urgency. Use a 7-minute Eisenhower Matrix audit backed by research to protect time for what matters.

19-Aug-25 11min

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Defeat False Urgency: Calm Decisions Under Time Pressure

"Learn to outsmart false urgency at work. Diagnose fake deadlines, stay calm under stress, and discover digital tools for better decisions.

15-Aug-25 9min

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Neuroscience of Empathy in Teams (with a Fair Spin)

How 3-minute empathy drills rewire teams—and how a fair spinner reduces choice overload and boosts buy-in.

21-Aug-25 8min