Comments on: How to Make Better Decisions In Life And Work

By: Johan

Johan — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:32:19 +0000

Was thinking – How great it would be if the podcast was available in MP3 and downloadable… maybe I’ll ask Derek if it is possible 😉 Then… reading a bit futher I saw that it was possible and was like… YES! Now I have something new and interesting I can listen to when I’m taking the bus to and from school. So as soon as I need to fill the phone with new stuff I’ll fill it with these podcasts with all these inspiring people – awesome!

Thank you!

By: Daniela

Daniela — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:03:36 +0000

My decision: My husband is in medical school and we may have move next year to who knows where. I am struggling with whether to move with him, to stay in Denver where I currently live and visit him frequently, or to live with him for 2 weeks and here for 2 weeks. I love Denver and I am starting a new business I don’t want to leave, but I also want to have kids soon and know I can’t do that away from him. What do you think?

By: Krissy

Krissy — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:09:37 +0000

This was a really helpful interview… love the actionable tips! I will defintitely be “WRAPing” my decisions from now on. I made a decision about work and prioritization. Love it!

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:51:01 +0000

Hi Laura,
You may want to check out the book Do The Work by Steven Pressfield. It talks about why we don’t finish things. It’s called Resistance!
You will love it. Stop beating yourself up and learn about more about the process of creating projects. You will feel so much better about yourself after reading this little book. It is incredible! Good luck! Rosie

By: Hamid Khan

Hamid Khan — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 04:42:57 +0000

I made a decision on that should I continue my education or not. 🙂

By: Pam McCall

Pam McCall — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:43:59 +0000

I’m working putting together a digital product on Procrastination and this thread has been the best research. I love the honesty you all display, but also really great advice from one another. This is a wonderful, supportive community, which says alot about Derek.

If you had a product that could help you with indecisiveness, procrastination, fear, etc. what would you like that product to do for you? What area of your life do you think it would benefit you the most?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:02:04 +0000

Where should I begin? Like most of you I avoid making decisions, even when they are easy. FINALLY a good friend of mine gave me the best advice I have ever received in my life. She said, “I am asking you your opinion because I want to know what you think or want.” She pointed out that the other person in the relationship, friendship or even work team won’t want to make all of the decisions all of the time. The best part is that I have already used this to help me with the “small stuff” but when I am asking myself questions, I’m still looking to others for advice and the “confirmation” mentioned in the podcast. I find myself in my career wondering if I have ever made an important decision alone. This could be why I struggle to even start finding what would be fulfilling. How do I stop wasting time and start figuring it out?

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:30:01 +0000

My wife and I live abroad right now (in South Korea, and it’s awesome). We’re trying to decide about starting a family while we’re away. The main reason that this is hard is just being away from family; we don’t know when we’re going to see them again, and don’t know really how to do this who “baby” thing… But we’ll probably start anyway, cause no one’s getting any younger:-).

By: David Siskin

David Siskin — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 21:33:24 +0000

I’ve created a very particular and fairly unique shoe concept over the past two years. First season I tested it in the market with relative success, selling the shoes to a friend and long time client of mine who sold them to the consumer in his four stores in Long Island, NY. After refining the product, packaging and pricing I was poised to launch the concept nationally but needed a business partner which I found.

Over the course of one year my partner has not executed on what he promised or I expected he would add to the business. For the past few weeks I’ve been presenting the concept to shoe companies whom I think may become a good new partner. Soon I’ll hopefully have to decide which one will be the right partner and bring the most value to my business. After listening to the podcast I concluded the book may help me make a good decision evaluating the possible partners and also enable me to be realistic when projecting the future sales and evaluating the company’s worth.

Believe me, I’m the perfect candidate for a free copy, I’ll happily spread the word if the book brings useful and actionable knowledge which will last a life time.

I’m new to the podcast and have become a better business man for it, thanks!

By: Becky L Duncan

Becky L Duncan — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:24:58 +0000

Thank you for your podcast. I can’t remember the last time I struggled to make a decision. I’m just a very decisive person. BUT! The information in your podcast really gave me pause to consider if I was one of those people looking for confirmation or information. It also encouraged me to find a mentor that is willing to tell me my baby is ugly (so to speak). I am excited to read this book and use the WRAP system to make smarter choices.
I’m currently working to start up my own coaching business and looking to leave my job. So, while I have dozens (and dozens) of little decisions to make concerning my business, the BIG, upcoming decision I need to make is how to/when to transition from my ‘bridge’ job to my own business. After listening to your podcast, I know I need to do a better job of staring down the right data and not making the decision with rose-colored glasses. I’m eager to read ‘Decisive’ and use the tools to make a clear, excellent decision.