Choose with Intent
Day 14 of 30 · Done is better - Build What Matters
Learning goal
To use criteria and boundaries to make decisions with intent and avoid drifting.
Who
Anyone who wants to practice making decisions with clarity and accountability.
What
Learning to identify and use criteria and boundaries to make decisions.
Where
This lesson will guide you through a practical exercise to practice making decisions with intent.
When
You can start practicing now, and review this lesson as needed.
Why it matters
Implicit decisions can lead to misalignment and lack of accountability. Making decisions with intent using criteria and boundaries creates a clear path forward.
How
To practice making decisions with intent, follow these steps:
- Identify a situation where you tend to drift or make implicit decisions.
- Write down the criteria and boundaries you would use to make a decision in that situation.
- Practice making a decision using those criteria and boundaries.
Guided exercise
Make one decision today that you would have left vague. Write it down: what we chose, why, and what we are not doing.
Independent exercise
Practice making decisions with intent in your daily life. Identify situations where you can apply the criteria and boundaries you learned in this lesson.
Self-check
- Can you explain the key idea in one sentence?
- Have you practiced making a decision with intent using the criteria and boundaries you learned?