🧩 Decision Models That Help You Think Fast and Think Right

Oct '25 (edited) • Recipe's for Organic Growth

There’s no shortage of “hacks” that help you make decisions.

You can use AI, Google, TikTok, or any info source out there — but the problem is you gain little true knowledge. You’re just borrowing someone else’s opinion… or worse, the internet’s collective guess. 😬

If you want to grow, you have to empower your own learning. Be curious. Stay open. But also be structured enough to decide when it matters most.

Because sometimes, you don’t get a second chance to be wrong.

So how do you gather what you need and make decisions you can stand on?

👉 You use Decision Models — simple frameworks that help you think clearly, filter noise, and act with confidence.

⚖️ 1. The Obama Flowchart

Used for split-second, high-stakes decisions.

Ask yourself:

Does this pose an immediate threat or risk?
Am I the only one who can fix it?
Will this action harm anyone else?

If the answer chain leads to yes, yes, and no — take action.

If not, pause. Re-evaluate.

This model trains you to stay logical under pressure and move with purpose, not panic.

🧠 2. The Eisenhower Matrix

A must for entrepreneurs drowning in “busy.”

Sort your tasks into 4 quadrants:

1️⃣ Urgent + Important → Do it now.

2️⃣ Important, Not Urgent → Plan it.

3️⃣ Urgent, Not Important → Delegate it.

4️⃣ Not Urgent, Not Important → Drop it.

It’s not just time management — it’s energy strategy.

You learn to separate what demands attention from what deserves attention.

🎯 3. The John Whitmore Model (SMARTER Goals)

Before you act, ask if your goal is even the right one.

A strong goal should be:

✅ Specific

✅ Measurable

✅ Attainable

✅ Realistic

✅ Time-phased

✅ Ethical

✅ Relevant

✅ Challenging

If your decision aligns with these, it’s probably worth pursuing.

This model keeps your decisions tied to long-term purpose, not just short-term emotion.

💡 Combine Them & You’ll:

Decide faster (Obama Model)
Prioritize smarter (Eisenhower Matrix)
Act with purpose (Whitmore Model)

Decision models don’t slow you down — they sharpen your instincts.

Each time you use one, you train your brain to make confident, consistent choices under pressure.

Use this science based approach to grow & let me know if you would like a one-on-one going further in detail!

-DJ

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