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7 months ago in Behavioral Economics By Kumar

How do you get past the fear of making big decisions?

What are some practical ways to overcome the fear of making a decisive choice?

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By Krirthi Answered 2 months ago

Fear usually comes from treating decisions as permanent and high-stakes. It helps to see them as experiments, not verdicts. Limit your options, set a deadline, and gather “good enough” information instead of chasing certainty. Thinking through the worst-case scenario often reveals it’s manageable. Most importantly, remember that not deciding is also a decision—and it often carries the bigger cost

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