When is the best time to teach our kids to make good decisions? Recently while visiting my brother in Palo Alto, we ran into friends at the local farmers market. I had a short chat with a Stanford professor that centered around a pivotal childhood development...

Amidst a whirlwind of chaos Have you ever stood before a decision, feeling as if you're on the edge of an endless void, or amidst a whirlwind of chaos? It's a moment where everything seems either completely absent, leaving you clueless on where to begin, or...

An easy solution awaits When we're bombarded with multiple decisions and don't know where to start, it can lead to frustration, paralysis, confusion, and overwhelm. If these symptoms sound familiar, I have a strategy that might help. In decision-making, it's crucial...

Reflect on your decision-making process Have you ever stood at a decision-making crossroads, not just for yourself but also for those you care for, like a young child or an aging parent? Assuming the role of a decision proxy or supporter can be both a rewarding and a...

Happy New Year! 🎉 For the last four years, I acted as my mother-in-law's durable medical power of attorney. It's been a rollercoaster of coming alongside her as we made decisions together and finally acting as her decision proxy when she couldn't voice them herself. ...

“What problem are you solving?” To make a decision, defining what you’re actually solving is called a decision FRAME. Sometimes, however, when we frame up a decision, we take the frame that is given to us… It’s called a THROWN FRAME. Here's the kicker: People often...

Specialized decision-making system Consider life as a board game where we can fixate on the outcome as the game. Decisions are the true game of life where each decision is a strategic move.  At Clarity4Action, our mission has always been to guide young people, and the...

Try changing your frame Back in September, I sent you a Thoughtful Thursday about reframing your problem as an antidote to being stuck. Our community found it so helpful. Over the next few weeks, I'll be diving deeper into the value of reframing. When we talk about a...

Express your gratitude As we gear up for the holiday season, and with Thanksgiving just around the corner in the U.S., I'm reminded of a tradition I often share at this time of year—one that I encourage you to bring to your dinner table. This year, you have a couple...

I've got a quick recap for you Last week we delved into the world of decision making and explored those four powerful questions that can help you build your decision-making muscle. If you missed it, don't worry, I've got a quick recap for you. They are Who am I? How...