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Key takeaways from How to get better at making every type of decision

Here’s what to do if you regularly wish you could hire someone to make all your choices for you.
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Keeney advises asking yourself, “What do I hope to achieve by addressing this choice?” and focus on aspects that aren’t easily quantifiable.
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