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Notes on Optimal Thinking: How to Be Your Best Self by Rosalene Glickman

How to Optimize Simple Decision

1. Define the problem.
2. Define the time frame in which the decision must be made.
3. Explore options for resolving the problem.
4. Eliminate the options that are unrealistic.
5. Examine the consequences of each option.
   1. Write down the advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons).
6. Rate or "weigh the pros and cons on a scale from 1 to 10.
   1. 1=least important, 10=most important
7. Determine which option is in your best interest.

How to Optimize Complex Decisions

1. Decide upon what you most want to achieve.
2. Define the time frame in which the decision must be made.
3. Make a list of the most important factors (criteria) that will influence your decision.
4. Rate your criteria.
5. Rate how well your first options meets your criteria.
6. Multiply the ratings for your criteria (Step 4) by the ratings for how your first option meets the criteria (Step 5)
7. Determine the total score.
8. Complete Steps 6 and 7 for your other options.
9. Decide on your best option based on the highest score.