The 3-Question Filter That Killed My Analysis Paralysis
I used to overthink everything. Now I decide in minutes, not months. Before any big move, I ask myself: 1. Does this align with who I'm becoming? Not who I am today. Who I'm building toward. If it moves me closer, it's a yes. 2. What's the worst-case scenario? Can I recover? I play it out completely. The ACTUAL worst case. Lost money? I can make it back. Wasted time? I learned something. Bruised ego? I'll survive. If I can recover, the decision becomes easy. 3. Will I regret NOT doing this in 5 years? Regret of inaction hits different than regret of action. I'd rather fail trying than wonder "what if?" The key insight: As long as I pick a path, I can always adjust with new data. You're not locked in. You're testing a hypothesis. Action kills anxiety. Sitting still breeds fear. Moving forward gives you data. Take enough action and it becomes statistically unlikely to lose. More shots = more chances to score. Your move: What decision are you overthinking right now? Run it through these 3 questions. Drop your answer below. Let's kill the paralysis.