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Decision Trees: Advantages and Applications

What is a decision tree? What are the advantages of decision trees over the pro-con list and the cost-benefit methods? A decision tree is a flowchart diagram that shows the possible outcomes of a series of options or choices. Unlike the pro-con list and the cost-benefit analysis, the decision tree method doesn’t assume that you know what will result from your decision. Keep reading to learn about decision tree analysis and how it’s used in decision-making.

How to Organize Information to Stay Productive

Do you feel disorganized at work? Do you know how to organize information? In Building a Second Brain, Tiago Forte explains that the organization of your external storage system is the most important component of increasing your creativity and productivity. He breaks down how to organize information into six main areas. Read below to learn how to organize your external storage system.

Why the Pro-Con List Is a Flawed Decision-Making Tool

Three Keys to Making Better Decisions in Life

What is the purpose of a pro-con list? Why is it a bad idea to base your decisions on the simplistic pro-con analysis? The pro-con list is a decision-making strategy where you sort the advantages and disadvantages of a decision in parallel columns. The pro-con list is probably the most common decision-making tool, but it’s also the most flawed one. Here is a look at the disadvantages of pro-con decision-making.

The 4 Methods of Storing Information In an External System

What are the different methods of storing information? What is an external storage system? In Building a Second Brain, Tiago Forte claims that modern humans need an external storage system (ESS). This is a digital platform to store all the important ideas, information, and work they encounter. Continue reading to learn Forte’s advice for using your external storage system effectively.

Why We Make Wrong Decisions (+ How to Make Better Ones)

The 3 Core Principles of Objective Decision Making

Why do we make bad decisions? How can you increase your chances of making the right choice? When making decisions, we are often tempted to prioritize short-term results over long-term benefits. More often than not, this leads to bad decisions in the long run because those short-term benefits come at the cost of future benefits. Here’s how the failure to think long-term results in wrong decisions you’ll regret down the road.

The Top 3 Types of Decision-Making Models

Why is it so hard to make decisions? What are some ways you can narrow down your options to make it easier to arrive at an optimal choice? Decision-making is difficult because nobody has access to perfectly accurate, comprehensive sources of information. Rather, our information is often messy and flawed, so we can’t always predict how our decisions will pan out. In this article, we’ll explore three types of decision-making models to recommend the best choice based on the complexity of the decision.

How to Organize Notes That You’ll Use Forever

How do you organize your notes? What’s the best way to discard useless information? In Building a Second Brain, Tiago Forte recommends storing valuable information in a digital storage center. This center is where you’ll organize any notes that are important to you. Let’s look at how to organize notes using Forte’s strategy.

How to Find a Good Wife: Advice for Alphas

Is getting married a good idea for men? What are some things you should look for in a potential wife? According to Richard Cooper, men should steer clear of marriage, the primary reason being the high risk of divorce. However, if you do decide to get married despite this, he gives a few recommendations on how to find a good wife. Here’s how to marry right if you do decide to proceed (although you shouldn’t), according to Cooper.

Deciding to Marry: Things to Consider Before Tying the Knot

How do you know when you’re ready to get married? What are some things to consider before deciding to tie the know with your partner? Getting married is a big decision, and since half of marriages end in divorce, many people don’t approach it with the seriousness it warrants. Before deciding to marry, you and your partner should be clear and upfront about your expectations to avoid surprises down the road. Here’s how to navigate deciding to marry, according to dating coach Logan Ury.

What Is Deep Practice and Why Is It Important?

What is deep practice? Why is deep practice important? If you want to build talent, you’ll need to build myelin in the brain. However, to build myelin, you need to engage in deep practice. Keep reading to learn the importance of deep practice for myelin production, according to Daniel Coyle’s book The Talent Code.