Day: November 17, 2021

Decision fatigue

~ osasuoviawe ~ 2 Comments

Today, I experienced decision fatigue.

I have a decision theory which states that ones quality of decisions continues to improve as the number of decisions required increases, until just before you experience decision fatigue, and then ones quality of decisions takes a nose dive.

You can tell when you are about to reach decision fatigue by your unwillingness to ask probing questions to gain more insight for decision making. You just jump straight to “okay” or “let’s review tomorrow” answers.

When you hit decision fatigue, it is best to just unplug for the day, if you can.

Or stick to the “let’s review tomorrow”, which is usually better than an “okay” you will regret. I say “usually better” because delayed decisions are sometimes more costly than wrong decisions.

Which is why I continually work on building agile self-governing teams that consistently exceeds business expectations.

Agile self-governing teams significantly reduce the number of decisions you have to make.

I am thankful for the ability to notice when a fatigue is imminent, and unplug before I lose the day.

After you

~ osasuoviawe ~ 1 Comment

Your actions today open or shut the door to those who will come after you.

My father always used to say, “Live your life, but remember that your surname is borne by more than you. The rest of us will either carry the cross of your actions, or be elevated by your superior choices.”

I am usually shocked when I see people make choices with no consideration for ripple effects, especially as it is almost impossible to break a ripple.

When someone trusts you enough to lend you money, pay up according to schedule. It is not just good for you, but for others that might even need that help more than you.

When someone treats you without upfront payment, settle the bill. Too many lives are lost because treatment was withheld until an upfront payment is made.

When someone recommends you, show up and stand out. Too many people will need a recommendation after you, and your performance reinforces the credibility of the recommender.

Even if you do not care for the other, care for those coming after.

– Osasu Oviawe