FOMOBox Part 2

#FOMOBox: The Interactive Q&A Decision-Maker for Difficult Choices (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[ #[[START->Are you in the right frame of mind to make a decision?]] ] <h3>How FOMOBOX Works</h3> * FOMOBox is based on <a href="https://www.strongweekapp.com/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-choices-a-complete-decision-making-checklist" target="_blank">The Ultimate Guide to Making Choices: A Complete Decision-Making Checklist</a>. * We'll ask you a series of questions.The questions we ask will change based on your answers to previous questions. * Some questions will be multi-choice. Some will ask you to enter text. Don't spend too long on each question. For multi-choice questions, choose the option that best fits your situation. * Each question is intended to be answered quickly. FOMOBox takes about 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your answers. * If you want to change your answer any point moving forward, hit the undo button at the top left of your screen. Do ''not'' click the back button in your browser. * To restart at any time, hit refresh in your browser. None of the information you enter will be collected or saved once you close your browser tab. * It should go without saying that, while I hope FOMOBox is useful, it's for entertainment purposes only. I'm not responsible for the decisions you make, and you should not do anything stupid, unethical, or illegal. (enchant:?page,(background:(gradient: 0, 0,#197fe6,1,#19e5e6,1,#1919e6)))

''Is now a good time? '' * [[I am calm and alert. I’m going to take the time I need to make the decision that is best for me.->Question]] * [[I am sleep deprived, hungry, or intoxicated.->Wait]] * [[The people or environment around me make me feel stress or anxiety.->Wait]] * [[Someone is trying to coerce or persuade me. They have something to gain from my decision, so they're pressuring me to do what they want.->Wait]] * [[I am under an artificial time constraint. Someone is telling me not to take the time I need.->Wait]]

If you’ve ever bought a car, a salesman has probably told you “there’s a lot of interest in this car. If you don’t buy it now, it may be gone tomorrow.” He knows the car will still be there tomorrow, and there are others like it. But, stressful situations like this are designed to make you less rational. You're more likely to make a decision you'll regret just to get out of there. If possible, take yourself out of the stressful situation. Tell the salesperson you’re going to grab lunch, and you’ll be back later. If possible, take some time, and restart this process when you're freeling more calm and alert. Remember, decisions often feel different in the morning than in the evening. Many people feel more rational in the morning. Sometimes, “sleep on it” is the best advice. PS: Don't forget to bookmark FOMOBox. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

Let's turn your problem into a question we can answer. (input-box:2bind $ShouldI,"=XX=","Should I...?") [[Next->ReasonabilityTest1]]

You said: $ShouldI ''Before we continue, let's make sure you're asking the right question.'' 1: Can I actually make this happen? Is this opportunity even available to me, or should I focus on other oppportunities that are also attractive but far more realistic? [[This option seems reasonable.->AffordabilityTest]] [[I'm being unrealistic.->Unreasonable]]

2. Can I afford this? How much will it cost? Do I know how I'll pay for it? What else can I do with that money? [[I'm reasonably sure that I can afford this. I know how I'll pay for it, and there's nothing else I'll need put that money towards.->TimeTest]] [[I don't know! Maybe not? I want this, but it could be financially risky.->Unaffordable]]

You asked: $ShouldI ''Not Yet''Though there are exceptions, such as medical expenses, if you can’t afford something, you shouldn’t buy it. Take a closer look at your finances before making this decision. Consider saving up for it. Thanks for using FOMOBox. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

''Your question:'' $ShouldI ''Answer:'' Probably Not. It sounds like there are other options that are just as appealing but more realistic. Thanks for using FOMOBox. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

3. Can I make this choice without sacrificing other, more important goals? Do I have time for this? How else could I invest my time and energy differently? [[I can probably find time for this. So far, it seems like a good use of my time.->ROITest]] [[If I'm being honest with myself, I know I'll never have time for this. There are just other things that are more important to me.->Unscheduleable]]

''You Question:'' $ShouldI ''Answer: Not Yet.'' Many decisions, like choosing to go back to school or joining a gym, come with a time commitment attached. It sounds like this time commitment isn't one your ready to make. Make sure you know where you'll find the time and motivation before you make this commitment. Thanks for using FOMOBox. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

4. Can I see a clear return on investment if I make this choice? What am I going to get out of this? Is it tangible, emotional, or both? [[I see potential upside. Why else would I even consider this?->Stakes]] [[I don't get anything out of this. I felt like I should at least consider it, but there's not a whole lot of upside.->Unwinnable]]

''Your Question:'' $ShouldI ''Answer: No.'' We sometimes agonize over decisions that don't have any benefits to us either way. Often, it's because we feel obligated to consider choices we don't really want. We may be worried about missing out if we don't consider all our options. Or, we may be worried about letting people down. "Nice guys" are especially guilty of this behavior. They agree to things and then search for ways to back out. They often do “nice” things with a secret expectation of some kind of repayment. If you’re a “nice guy,” learn to follow this rule: always ask upfront for something in return for your time, even if it’s something small. If someone asks you to do a favor, be honest about what you need for it to be worth your time. It can be as simple as “sure I’ll help you move, but you order the pizza.” Thanks for using FOMOBox. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

Which option best describes your decision? [[No Stakes->PulseCheck]] No Stakes choices don't have significant impacts or longterm consequences. Which restaurant you go to for dinner, or whether you order an appetizer, are probably no-stakes decisions. [[Low Stakes->PulseCheck]] Low stakes choices have consequences, but they're not likely to be life-altering. They often involve small investments or small risks. If you're not sure you'll even remember your choice two months from now, it's probably a low- or no-stakes decision. [[High Stakes->LogicalFallacies]] These are the choices that will still matter years from now. They have a direct impact on the longterm health, wealth, or happiness of you or someone you care about.

You asked: $ShouldI What answer or option did you like best, first? What was the first option you liked enough to consider? (input-box:2bind $favorite,"=XX=","The first option I liked was...") [[Next->Coinflip]] If that's a confusing question, check out the examples below. ''Example: Restaurant'' You're scanning the restaurant menu. You think you'll get the steak. Then your friend orders the salmon. Now you think you might want the salmon. ''Example: Exams'' You're doing a multi-choice test in school. Before you turn in your test, you get a nagging feeling about one of the answers. Maybe you should change it.

''You asked:'' $ShouldI ''Answer:'' Go with whatever you liked first. $favorite Sometimes your unconscious brain knows things you don’t. If something on the menu jumped out at you right away, order that - even if you spot something else a second later that might be better. With the stakes so low, there's no reason to agonize over this decision. No matter what you choose, your “decision is basically a coin-flip,” says <a href="https://luckymaverick.substack.com/p/how-to-improve-your-decisions-immediately" target="_blank">Jonathan Bales</a>. Agonizing over low-stakes decisions isn’t worth the stress. Life is too unpredictable. No matter what you order at the restaurant, it might arrive overdone, underdone, or get dropped on the floor in the kitchen and you’ll never even know. Source: I worked at a restaurant in high school. Thanks for using FOMOBox. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

Before we continue: You said the stakes were pretty low. This decision doesn't really matter. Since that's the case, can you commit right now to living with the outcome you're about to get? [[Yes->WhichComesFirst]]

Are you letting logical fallacies dicatate your feelings? [[I'm not sure. What are logical fallacies?->Keyboard]] [[I'm not sure. Help me find out.->FallacyList]] [[No. I am Spock.->Research]]

Imagine you’re planning to buy a new computer. You see a keyboard for a Windows PC and you buy it for $20. While shopping for computers, later on, you realize you want a Mac. But, you can’t return the $20 Windows PC keyboard. What do you do? If you feel pressured to buy a Windows PC because you already bought a Windows keyboard, you’re suffering from ''Sunk Cost Fallacy''. The $20 is gone no matter which computer you buy. There’s no reason to saddle yourself with an expensive computer you don’t want for years to come. [[I want to see if I'm suffering because of logical fallacies.->FallacyList]] [[I want to skip this step.->Research]]

Common Logical Fallacies and Cognitive Distortions Check any options that you think are influencing your decision. <form action=""> <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Ad Hominem"> ''Ad Hominem:'' I dislike someone. I don't want to make a choice if that person made the same one. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Appeal to Ignorance"> ''Appeal to Ignorance: ''I don't know something about this option. Or I can't prove it. Therefor, I assume it's a bad option. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Slippery Slop"> ''Slippery Slope:'' If I make the wrong choice now, it will inevitably lead to worse choices later." <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Circular Reasoning"> ''Circular Reasoning:'' This option is good because of this reason. This reason must be true since this option is good. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Catastophizing"> ''Catastrophizing:'' If I make a small mistake, the results will awful. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Personalization"> ''Personalization:'' When bad things happen it's my fault. If I make the wrong decision, it will be all my fault. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Mind Reading"> ''Mind Reading:'' I know what other people are thinking. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Mental Filtering"> ''Mental Filtering:'' I'm focusing on only negatives or positives, not both. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Emotional Reasoning"> ''Emotional Reasoning:'' I feel good or bad. Therefore, this choice is good/bad. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Sunk Cost"> ''Sunk Cost:'' I should chooose this option because I already started to invest in it." <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Appeal to Authoirty"> ''Appeal to Authority:'' I should chooose this option because because someone powerful said to. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Bandwagon Fallacy"> ''Bandwagon Fallacy:'' I should only consider options if other people consider them too. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Anchoring Fallacy"> ''Anchoring Fallacy:'' The first option is the best option. I like it best because I saw it first. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Confirmation Bias"> ''Confirmation Bias:'' I'll choose the option that confirms what I already want to be true. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Reactance"> ''Reactance:'' I don't want to consider an option if it means I'm giving in or doing what someone else wants me to. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="FOBO"> ''FOBO:'' I can't make the right decision because there's always the chance a better option is just around the corner. <input type="checkbox" name="fallacy" value="Regret"> ''Fear of Regret:'' I can't make a decision if there's any possiblity I will regret it later. Regret is too painful. I need to be totally certain I'll be totally happy with the outcome. </form> Note: This is not a complete list. [[Next->FallaciesIDed]]

Did you check off any logical fallacies? If so, you may want to restart this process with a new question. [[Restart->Question]] [[Keep Going->Research]]

How much research have you done so far? [[None->NoResearch]] [[Just a tiny bit. I read a post online and watched a YouTube video.->Advice]] [[Some. I saw a few posts, articles, and videos.->Advice]] [[A lot. But it's just not enough. I still can't make a decision!->MuchResearch]]

It's surprising how often this one falls through the cracks. For any decision you have to make, there is probably someone who has had to make a similar decision before you. Someone has written about it online. * Buying a house? Search for a checklist of things to look out for. * Considering a move to a new city? Someone else has probably asked around about that city online. Don't go overboard. For most decisions, like what to order at a restaurant, research is unnecessary. The purpose of doing research is to do your due diligence. You shouldn't make a big decision like buying a house without doing research. [[I've done my research.->Advice]]

Many people get stuck in the research phase of making a decision. Avoid the temptation to search for a hidden flaw you haven't discovered yet. Don't live in fear that you'll make a choice, only to have something go wrong that you should have planned for. Everyone has "why didn't I think of that!?" moments. They'll happen no matter how much research you do. Yes, you should do basic research. But, past a certain point, you're not going to dig up some magical piece of new information that changes everything. Believe it or not, for most decisions, you already have most of the information you need. You are never making a decision in a total information vacuum. You know a lot about yourself what you care most about. You know a lot about the world. This knowledge is often more important than the small details you'll find online. The right amount of research should make you feel confident — not overwhelmed. Set a limit on the amount of research you'll do. Even for big decisions, 5-10 articles or checklists are plenty. Especially if you start to feel as though you have too much information, it's time to stop researching. [[I'm ready to stop wasting time and start making a decision.->Advice]]

[[I haven't spoken with anyone else about this choice.->Data]] [[I have asked people for advice. I ask questions like "What do you think I should do?->Stop Asking]] [[I haven't asked for advice. But, I ask for data, does that count?->Data]]

''Stop asking for advice!'' What are other people doing? What do other people recommend? Asking around seems like the right thing to do. We think that if we let other people tell us what to do, we can take care of that FOFGA and FOBRA. We imagine we’ll feel better about our choices if we know that we can blame a bad outcome on somebody else. Nobody can blame us for our mistakes if we are doing what everybody else did. Instead of making us feel more confident, all the advice sometimes makes us feel more overwhelmed. We feel pressured to follow the advice, even if we don’t agree with it. We follow the herd, even though we don’t like where they’re going. [[What to do instead.->Data]]

It's often good to talk people before you make a difficult decision - especially if you're talking to an expert. But, data is better than opinions. Advice often won’t help you — unless it comes from someone who knows you well and has been in your specific situation. Real data will help you much more. For example, when you’re interviewing for a job, ask about the real turnover rate for your role. What percent of people in the role get promoted? What percent leave? Those percentages will give you far more information than asking “do you think I’ll stay at this job?” [[Next->FalseDichotomy]]

A “false dichotomy” happens when you inaccurately believe you have limited choices. [[False Dichotomoy Test->Negotiate]]

What could I change about either option that would make this a way easier decision? For example, if you’re comparing two job offers, could you negotiate for better benefits, a higher salary, or extra time off at one of them? [[I can't think of anything.->Challenge]] [[Let's keep going. Maybe I'm not stuck with this choice after all!->Challenge]]

Really? What if you didn’t choose either option? What would it look like if you said no to the choice altogether and tried something completely different? [[I'm not able to consider anything "outside the box." I have to make this choice.->WhatIfs]] [[It's great to have more options, but I'm still stuck.->WhatIfs]] [[Wow! I just had an idea I'd never thought of before. I need to restart.->Question]]

[[I still feel stuck. What if something goes wrong? What if I make a mistake? What if I miss out on another opportunity?->Chess]]

You’re playing out all sorts of scenarios in your head. You’re feeling stress about things that haven’t happened and probably never will. You’re playing a game of chess against the future, trying to anticipate its moves. [[Next->Wishes]]

The “what if” game is often accompanied by wishful thinking. You’re not just thinking about all the hypothetical bad things that might happen if you make the wrong decision. You’re also imagining all the things that could go right if you make the right decision. You’re scared that if you make the wrong decision, you might miss out on something great. [[What to do instead.->GetReal]]

If you’re playing the “what if” game, try asking these questions instead. What do I know for sure about this person, place, company, etc? Do I have any real, specific, stand-up-in-court evidence that any of these “what if” scenarios will happen? (input-box:2bind $WhatIKnow,"=XX=","This is what I know for sure:") [[Next->NowIKnow]]

Did getting real about what you now for sure change anything? [[Next->Math]]

Can I tie any real probabilities to the scenarios I’m imagining? Am I worried about something with a 1% chance of happening? [[Yes. I am nearly certain there is a high chance of catastrophe.->BadOdds]] [[Yes. I am nearly certain their is a high chance of success.->GoodOdds]] [[I'm not quite sure what my chances are for success or failure.->ExpectedUtility]]

Imagine this scenario: I give you two options to win money. Which option do you choose? * [[Option 1: I flip a coin. If it lands on heads, I give you 20 dollars.->UtilityAnswers]] * [[Option 2: I roll a dice. If I roll a 6, I give you 120 dollars.->UtilityAnswers]]

* Divide 20 dollars by 2, you get 10 dollars: the expected utility for Option 1. * Divide 120 dollars by 6, you get 20 dollars: the expected utility for Option 2. Option 2 is the best. Even though there's less chance of winning money, the amount you win is high enough that it's worth it. Your risk tolerance is also high: if you don't win anything, you'll be fine. You won't go broke. Whether you win $120, just $20, or no money at all, your baseline level of happiness is unlikely to change. [[Next->Meh]]

''You asked:'' $ShouldI ''Answer: Probably Not.'' Catastrophe is a near certainty. Even if the potential payoff is high, this is unlikely to be a good choice. Thanks for using FOMOBox. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

Great! This decision is almost certainly a good one. [[Do you want to keep going?->Meh]]

The "Hedonic Treadmill" works like this: no matter what happens in our lives, after a short time, we almost always return to a baseline level of happiness. It may be hard to beleive, but in the long run, your choice today won't matter as much as you expect. [[Next->Scam]]

''What is your tolerance for getting ripped off?'' It can't be zero. This is one of the most important rules for successful investing. Whether you're putting money in the stock market, starting a business, or buying real estate, some of your money will get lost to high fees, unexpected downturns, bad hires, and more. [[I have to get maximum bang for my buck. I cannot accept anything but perfection.->Perfectionism]] [[I don't expect everything to be perfect. I just want to make the best decision I can.->Values]]

If you are unwilling to experience imperfection, disappointment, and ripoffs, you'll never be able to make a choice again. Everything has downsides. You need to know what your tolerance for those downsides is. How much money can you afford to lose on an investment? In any decision, you have to know your tolerance for imperfect results. Unless you're playing Russian-Roulette, your tolerance probably isn't zero. A desirable outcome is still a desirable outcome even if the results aren't perfect. If you buy something you need at a price you can afford, you still made a good choice — even if you find it on sale for cheaper two days later. [[Next->Scam]]

What are your top 5 values? (input-box:2bind $Values,"=XX=","My top 5 values are...") [[Next->Love]]

Who do you love? Is there anyone whose happiness and wellbeing matters to you as much or more than your own? (input-box:2bind $love,"=XX=","The most important people to me are...") [[Next->Goals]]

What are your life goals? What are you working towards? (input-box:2bind $Values,"=XX=","My goals are...") Next[[Next->Flow]]

What gets you out of bed in the morning? What kind of activities put you in a "flow state?" What kind of problems do you enjoy solving? What kind of activities or events get you giddy with excitement? (input-box:2bind $thrills,"=XX=","") [[Next->Honesty]]

Have you been honest so far? Did you put the answers you feel like you're //supposed// to put? Or are you being honest with yourself about the things you really care about? [[I was honest.->Satisfaction]] [[I want to go back and edit my answers.->Values]]

What are you minimum satisfactory requirements? For now, rather than thinking about a perfect decision, just list the most important things to get right. (input-box:2bind $TopRight,"=XX=","I can live with my decision if...") [[Next->AnswerAttempt1]]

You asked this question: $ShouldI Your minimum satisfactory requirements were: $TopRight ''Is there a choice (or answer to your question) that best fulfills your primary requirements?'' [[Yes. At this point, there's one option that clearly best fullfills my most important requirements.->Convinced]] [[Sure. One option might fit my minimum requirements, but I'm not totally convinced it's the right choice. I need to know for sure that I'm making the perfect choice.->Unconvinced]] [[No. All my options are still about equal.->Keep Going]]

In 1973, Paul Slovic tested a theory. He gave professional horse racing experts a few pieces of data and asked them to predict the outcome of a horse race. Then he gave them a few more pieces. Then a few more. The results of the study were shocking. Once they had a few important pieces of information, the rest of the information didn’t matter. Experts were as accurate with seven pieces of data as they were with 20. The only thing that changed was their confidence. The more data they had, the more likely the experts were to overestimate their chances of being right. In other words, the experts were most accurate when they focused on only a few important pieces of information. Most decisions might as well be coin flips. It doesn’t matter which option you pick because once you’ve taken the important things into account, the odds of getting it “right” don’t change that much. “This can be the case with small decisions, like which shoes you should wear on a date, but also with very consequential ones, like where to go to college,” says Lucky Maverick Jonathan Bales. “Yes, which college you choose probably matters a lot, but once you’ve put a certain amount of time into selecting a school, there are diminishing returns on putting in more effort. If two options seem equal, they probably are.” I know exactly what he means. I agonized over my college applications. I might have read every single review of every single college I could get into. To this day, I have no idea if I made the right decision. My decision turned out ok, and I probably would have been as happy no matter where I went to school as long as it fulfilled my basic criteria. If anything, I focused on too many small details. I read about college cafeterias and gyms when I should have been interested in affordability and social culture. Your job as a decision-maker is not to maximize the amount of information you have before you flip the coin. All you need to decide is: How can I make this decision with the least information possible? Way back in 1957, the psychologist Herbert Simon discovered the key to decision-making bliss. He suggested that decision-makers should aim to “satisfice” rather than “maximize.” Decide on your absolute must-haves, and go with whatever option best fulfills those. If both options fulfill your requirements well, go with the frontrunner. Look at each of your options and ask yourself “if this was the only choice I had, would I be happy with it?” If the answer is yes for both, you can go ahead and pick either one. You probably won’t get any better of an outcome by analyzing your options any further. This isn’t just a theory. Simon tested it and found that Satisficers were indeed happier than Maximizers. Know what’s most important to you and focus on that. As you research each option, forget any data that isn’t the most compelling. If you don’t work out that much, don’t let a nice gym factor into where you go to college. Pro Tip: Sometimes, it helps to see your problems from a third-party view. Imagine that someone else has to make the choice instead of you. What would you tell them to do? We created a simple worksheet to help you use these principles. You can download it here: https://www.strongweekapp.com/post/decision-making-worksheet

Thanks for using FOMOBox. It sounds like you have your answer. If you still feel unsure about what choice to make, hit the undo button, or [[start again with a new question.->Question]] Don’t forget to bookmark FOMOBox for your next big decision. <a data-pocket-label="pocket" data-pocket-count="none" class="pocket-btn" data-lang="en"></a> <script type="text/javascript">!function(d,i){if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement("script");j.id=i;j.src="https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1";var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);}}(document,"pocket-btn-js");</script>

You asked: $ShouldI You said the most important things to get right were: $TopRight If you don't get those things right, you won't be happy with your decision. Keep those things in mind as you answer the following questions. [[Next->FactorsVValues]]

''Your Values'' $Values ''Your Most Important Things To Get Right for This Choice'' $TopRight How do your values and most important things align? Are there any importnat things and values that don't match up? Are there any most important things where one choice lines up better with your values than another? [[Next->FactorsVLove]]

''Your Loves'' $Love ''Your Most Important Things To Get Right for This Choice'' $TopRight How do the most important people in your life and most important things for this choice align? Are there any importnat things and values that don't match up? Are there any most important things where one choice lines up better with your values than another? [[Next->FactorsVGoals]]

''Your Goals'' $Goals ''Your Most Important Things To Get Right for This Choice'' $TopRight How do your life goals and most important things align? Are there any important things and values that don't match up? Are there any most important things where one choice lines up better with your values than another? [[Next->FactorsVFlow]]

''Your Interests'' $thrills ''Your Most Important Things To Get Right for This Choice'' $TopRight How do your interests and most important things align? Are there any importnat things and values that don't match up? Are there any most important things where one choice lines up better with your values than another? [[Next->End]]

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