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How to Make a Good Decision Without Ruminating

1. Make a Decision: It’s Not That Hard, Right? Ah yes, decisions. They’re only the building blocks of your entire life, but no pressure. People love to stew over their choices like they're selecting which wire to cut on a ticking bomb, when in reality, it’s just whether to buy the plain or sesame bagel. Here’s a pro tip: just pick one. You’re not exactly choosing between world peace and Armageddon, are you? The brain is surprisingly good at convincing itself that this choice will determine whether you succeed or fail in life. Spoiler alert: it won’t. So, quit ruminating like you're writing a doctoral thesis on it and just make the damn decision. 2. Set a Deadline: Because Who Needs Indefinite Paralysis? Here’s the thing, you’re not going to have infinite time to mull over everything. Time is running out, buddy, and guess what? No one’s going to stop it for you. Make a deadline for your decision, or better yet, make it right now. Sure, it’s tempting to endlessly "consider t