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How to make a decision

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How to make a decision

Every day, we face countless decisions that shape our lives and careers, yet few of us have been taught how to make them effectively. This learning plan equips you with evidence-based frameworks and psychological insights to transform your decision-making process, benefiting anyone looking to reduce decision fatigue and make more confident, rational choices.

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9 coursesUpdated 7 hours ago
DecisiveThe Mind's Hidden Shortcuts: How Psychological Biases Shape DecisionsHow to Decide9 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn How to make a decision with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering How to make a decision.

What You'll Learn

  • Master fundamental decision-making psychology and mental models
  • Apply systematic frameworks to both everyday and complex decisions
  • Identify and overcome cognitive biases that affect judgment
  • Develop strategies for making confident choices under uncertainty
  • Build advanced skills for high-stakes and group decision-making

Explore the psychological foundations of decision-making and learn essential mental models to improve your thinking process.

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Decisive

A practical guide to overcoming biases and making smarter decisions in work and life using the WRAP process.

9 m
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Nudge: The Final EditionNoise: A Flaw in Human JudgmentInfluence: The Psychology of PersuasionSuperforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction
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The Mind's Hidden Shortcuts: How Psychological Biases Shape Decisions

Discover how your brain's automatic shortcuts secretly influence every decision you make. Drawing from Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' Julia Galef's 'Scout Mindset,' and Thaler & Sunstein's 'Nudge,' learn practical tools to recognize and outsmart these mental patterns in work and life.

12 m

Master proven systematic approaches to making decisions, from everyday choices to complex problems requiring thoughtful analysis.

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How to Decide

A practical guide to making better choices, combating biases, and becoming a more confident decision-maker through compelling exercises and stories.

8 m
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The Great Mental Models

Upgrade your thinking with powerful mental models to improve decision-making, productivity, and clarity in understanding the world.

8 m
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Speed Up Your Decision Making Game

Discover why faster decisions often lead to better outcomes. Learn practical frameworks from top decision scientists to stop overthinking trivial choices and reclaim hours of your life every week.

8 m

Learn to recognize and overcome the psychological biases that cloud judgment and discover strategies for making better decisions under uncertainty.

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Thinking in Bets

Embrace uncertainty, make smarter decisions with a probabilistic mindset.

8 m
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The Art Of Thinking ClearlyYou Are Not So SmartPredictably IrrationalThinking, Fast and Slow
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Cognitive Biases: Our Mind's Hidden Shortcuts

Explore how our brains use mental shortcuts that lead to systematic errors in judgment, from overconfidence to spotting patterns that don't exist, and learn practical tools to recognize these biases in daily decision-making.

33 m

Develop sophisticated decision-making skills for high-stakes situations, including group decisions and strategic planning.

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Clear Thinking

A practical guide to mastering clear thinking, overcoming cognitive biases, and making better decisions in everyday life and business.

8 m
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Risk SavvyThinking in BetsSuper Thinking: The Big Book of Mental ModelsMindware
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Beyond the First Move: Mastering Uncertainty

Explore how second-order thinking helps navigate uncertain decisions by looking beyond immediate outcomes to long-term consequences, and learn when to act quickly versus when to consider the ripple effects.

33 m

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Apply philosophy to daily decisions

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Money, psychology and human behavior

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Learn practical psychology

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Master behavioral economics

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Behavioral economics has revolutionized how we understand human decision-making, revealing that people consistently make predictable errors in judgment that traditional economics cannot explain. This learning plan is essential for professionals in business, policy, marketing, product design, and leadership roles who want to understand what truly drives human behavior and how to design systems that lead to better outcomes. Whether you're optimizing user experiences, crafting policies, developing marketing strategies, or simply seeking to make better decisions yourself, mastering these principles provides a powerful competitive advantage.

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Strengthen mindset for output & happiness

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Strengthen mindset for output & happiness

This learning plan addresses the fundamental pillars of personal development that research shows are essential for long-term success and fulfillment. It's ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unproductive patterns, or seeking to build a more balanced and meaningful life through evidence-based strategies. Whether you're a professional looking to level up, someone navigating life transitions, or simply committed to continuous self-improvement, this integrated approach provides practical tools for sustainable transformation.

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Make smarter decisions for my coworkers

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Make smarter decisions for my coworkers

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Deciding between multiple good options

Deciding between multiple good options

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Deciding between multiple good options

Decision fatigue and choice overload are modern epidemics that drain our mental energy and prevent us from moving forward on important goals. This learning plan is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who finds themselves stuck between multiple attractive options, struggling to commit to a direction, or second-guessing their choices after making them.

1 h 53 m4 Sections
Let go & let me decide myself

Let go & let me decide myself

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Let go & let me decide myself

Many people struggle with decision paralysis and constantly seek external validation before making choices. This learning plan helps those who want to reclaim their autonomy, trust their judgment, and make confident decisions without being trapped by others' expectations or approval.

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