The small stuff, yes—follow the crowd if you want. You’ll get there eventually.
The wider choices, though, we should make and own our decisions.
Easy to say, harder to do. How would your process look? I’ll share mine—hopefully it can give you a start.
Do the research and reading
Share what you have with a friend
Avoid “fool's advice” and the “self-help” tide
Ask, “then what?” and “how would it work?”
Be ready to pivot when you need to
Follow the path you’re most comfortable with (the one with fewest regrets)
Every list must get to seven! Favour long-term thinking over short-term
This stuff isn’t meant to be easy. My own struggle is daily. The point is, though, it’s easier to pass it on to someone else—but then what?
Nick
