Welcome to another episode of Living The Wildlife with Stephen Van Tassel. Join Stephen, a Wildlife Control consultant and host of this Peskgeek Podcast family show, as he dives into the world of wildlife control and shares valuable insights. In this episode, Stephen reflects on recent adventures, including canoeing along the Missouri River and visiting the historic Decision Point, where Lewis and Clark made a crucial decision that shaped their journey.

 

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This week, Stephen explores the concept of structured decision making. While not directly related to vertebrate pests, it is an essential skill for making wise choices. He introduces the eight-step decision-making process advocated by Dr. Annie Duke, a renowned expert in decision-making psychology. These steps include framing the decision, clarifying values, handling trade-offs, gathering information, predicting outcomes, explaining the decision, making the decision, and reflecting on the process.

 

Stephen highlights the importance of considering the consequences of a decision, the role of emotions in decision-making, and the value of conducting postmortems to evaluate outcomes and improve future decisions. He shares examples and practical tips, drawing from Dr. Annie Duke's insights and her books, "Thinking in Bets," "How to Decide," and "Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away."

 

Throughout the episode, Stephen emphasizes the need to make decisions based on a structured process rather than relying solely on gut reactions or emotions. He discusses the concept of free rolls, knowing when to quit, and the significance of Ulysses contracts in decision-making. He also highlights the benefits of seeking help and advice from trusted individuals who can offer unbiased perspectives.

 

Stephen concludes by inviting listeners to join the Pesky Podcast family on Facebook and encourages them to engage with the show. He thanks everyone for tuning in and reminds them to live the wildlife, not be the wildlife.

 

Don't miss this insightful episode of Living The Wildlife, where Stephen Van Tassel shares strategies for making informed decisions in the world of wildlife control. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation today!

 

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