The program is designed to help professionals and executives build a personal "mental operating system" for consistently making better decisions by moving away from emotional defaults and toward structured frameworks. Key Components of the Framework
Identifying the one critical factor that makes subsequent decisions easier or unnecessary.
Focusing on eliminating avoidable errors and "default" behaviours (ego, social conformity, and inertia) rather than just seeking brilliance. Shane Parris - Decision By Design
Learning how to play on "Easy Mode" by setting yourself up for success before a decision even needs to be made.
How to Make Smart Decisions Without Getting Lucky . Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions . The program is designed to help professionals and
The official course page on Farnam Street provides a detailed breakdown of the 12-week curriculum. Decision by Design - Farnam Street
A core practice of the course is keeping a Decision Journal to record expectations and rationale, which allows for objective feedback and calibration over time. Related Resources Learning how to play on "Easy Mode" by
Using tools like the 10-10-10 rule to evaluate how a choice will impact the next 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years.
