Cockpit Confidence: How to Start Owning Your Decisions

Have you ever stood at a crossroads, weighed down by the gravity of making or owning your decisions?

Whether choosing a new market strategy or pivoting your personal goals, the fear of making the wrong choice can be paralyzing.

But what if you could confidently approach each decision, knowing you’re equipped to navigate any outcome? How would that feel?

Well, let’s unlock that mindset.

5 Key Components to Confidently Owning Your Decisions

1. Harness Your Inner Compass

Consider decisions as a compass pointing you toward your true north. Trusting your gut (your intuition) isn’t just folklore; it’s your built-in guidance system.

2. The ‘Ripple Effect’ Strategy

Visualize each decision as a stone thrown into a lake. Think about the ripples it creates. This helps in considering the wider impact of your choices, fostering an holistic decision-making approach.

3. Cultivate Decision Fitness

Just like muscles, your decision-making abilities strengthen with use. Regularly put yourself in minor decision-making situations to build confidence for the larger ones.

4. Embrace the ‘Experiment Mindset’

View each decision as an experiment rather than a final verdict. This perspective reduces pressure and opens you up to the possibility of learning from any outcome.

5. Reflective Forward Thinking

When faced with a decision, project yourself into the future. Imagine looking back at this moment — what advice would your future self give?

Action Steps for Lift-Off:

To get your momentum going, here are some steps you can take to start owning your decisions:

• Make a small, inconsequential decision quickly every day. This practice builds your decision-making ‘muscles’ over time.
• For a current decision, map out potential impacts on a chart to visualize the consequences.
• Keep a diary of decisions made as ‘experiments’. Note outcomes and learnings to refine future choices.
• Spend 5 minutes visualizing your future self. What guidance does this wiser version of you offer about a current decision?
• Record your inspired thoughts and intuitive nudges. Notice what happens when you follow them (and when you don’t!).

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Remember, each decision creates the path for your future. With each choice, you are crafting your destiny. Embrace this ability with all its power.

P.S. Every decision is a stepping stone to a future you design. Own your choices, and watch your path unfold in ways you’ve never imagined.