The Inner Entrepreneur

How To Make Smart Decisions: EP 40

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Episode Summary:

This episode dives into the dangers of making choices while caught up in strong emotions. Paul uses the story of a client who wanted to take legal action out of anger to illustrate the point.

Key Points:

  • Strong emotions cloud judgment and lead to bad decisions.
  • Anger and elation both have drawbacks when it comes to decision-making.
  • Take time to cool down before making important choices.
  • Our emotional state can be influenced by past experiences.
  • We have more control over our emotions than we might think.
  • Consider journaling or talking to someone to process emotions before making a decision.
  • The best state of mind for decision-making is calm and logical.

    • Call to Action:

    • Recognize when you're feeling emotional and give yourself time to calm down before making a decision.
  • Consider journaling or talking to a trusted friend, therapist, coach, or mentor to process your emotions.

    • Additional Notes:

    • The episode mentions the idea that "anything that starts in anger ends in suffering."
  • The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain responsible for logical thinking and decision-making.

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    00:00 Welcome and Introduction

    00:03 The Pitfalls of Emotional Decision-Making

    01:04 Personal Experience with Emotional Decisions

    02:29 Case Study: A Client's Emotional Dilemma

    04:57 Strategies for Managing Emotions and Making Better Decisions

    07:09 Exploring Emotional Responsibility and Healing

    11:35 Concluding Thoughts on Emotional Decision-Making

    12:23 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

     

     

    About the host:

     

    Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur. business owner and an eternal student of life. As CEO a thriving distribution business, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

     

    Paul avidly consumes books, courses and podcasts, embodying the spirit of a lifelong learner. His thirst for knowledge and adept leadership has enabled Paul to create a life of time and financial freedom.

     

    Connect with the host:

    Paul's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

    Paul's X:  https://twitter.com/paulryanwrites

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