Stop Sabotaging Your Success: Become a Decision-Making Machine

Charles Doublet
3 min readMay 22, 2024

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Unleash Your Inner Decision-Making Machine:
Stop Sabotaging Your Success with One-Eyed Thinking

Ever feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions?

Like you take two steps forward, then three steps back?

You’re not alone.

Most people make choices with a blindfold on, relying on one or two perspectives — usually the loudest or the easiest.

This approach might get you through the day-to-day, but it’s a recipe for long-term frustration.

Here’s the truth: your enemies in this battle are simplicity and short-sightedness.

They whisper in your ear, “Just take the quick win,” or “This seems okay, right?”

But these quick fixes often come at a hidden cost, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and off-track.

But there’s good news, warrior.

You have the power to break free from this cycle.

Imagine having a built-in decision-making machine, a system that helps you not only choose the right path but also feel excited and empowered about it.

Sound too good to be true?

It’s not.

Here’s the secret weapon I use, a simple yet powerful process that’s helped me navigate life’s uncertainties and achieve my goals: The 3 Wisdom Centers.

Think of it like a three-legged stool.

Each leg represents a crucial perspective you need to consider before making a big decision:

  • Head (Logic)
  • Heart (Passion)
  • Gut (Intuition).

Let’s break it down:

The Head (Logic):
The Architect

Here’s where you put on your thinking cap and assess the situation with a cool, analytical eye.

Can you clearly see the steps required to achieve your goal?

Does this decision align with your long-term values and dreams?

Action Step: Grab a pen and paper. Write down your goal and create a detailed roadmap with actionable steps. Research any unknowns and identify potential obstacles.

The Heart (Passion):
The Firestarter

This is where you tap into your emotions.

Does the thought of pursuing this goal excite you?

Does it resonate with your core values?

Can you frame the challenges as exciting stepping stones on your path to success?

Action Step: Close your eyes and visualize yourself achieving your goal. How does it feel? Write down the emotions you experience — excitement, pride, fulfillment? Now visualize yourself overcoming the challenges. Can you reframe them as opportunities for growth and learning?

The Gut (Intuition):
The Wise Old Master

This is your inner voice, your subconscious wisdom.

Do you get a “gut feeling” about this decision?

Is there a nagging unease you can’t quite explain?

Learn to trust your intuition; it often picks up on subtle cues your conscious mind might miss.

Action Step: Take some quiet time alone. Listen to your inner voice. Does it feel like a green light or a red flag? Don’t ignore that feeling. Sometimes, the “why” doesn’t matter — a strong intuition can be your most valuable guide.

The Ultimate Test:
The “Hell Yeah” or “Hell No” Rule

This is where it all comes together.

After considering your head, heart, and gut, ask yourself the ultimate question,

Does this decision get a resounding “Hell Yeah!” from all three centers?

If any part of you hesitates, whispers doubt, or feels uneasy, it’s a clear “Hell No!”

Remember, this isn’t about blind optimism.

It’s about making conscious choices aligned with your long-term vision.

Sure, there will be setbacks and challenges that test your resolve.

But when you make decisions rooted in these three wisdom centers, you’ll have the clarity, passion, and inner strength to navigate them — and emerge stronger on the other side.

This might feel like a new way of thinking at first.

But with practice, it becomes second nature.

You’ll start to see opportunities where you once saw obstacles.

You’ll make choices that propel you toward your dreams, not away from them.

So, ditch the one-eyed decision-making.

Embrace the power of your three wisdom centers.

Unleash your inner decision-making machine, and watch your life transform.

You’ve got this, warrior!

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Charles Doublet

I help young men to be leaders and warriors, because society has enough lemmings, Luddites, and losers. https://charlesdoublet.com/learn-to-lead/