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Presidential Decision Making: How Obama Decides What To Do
I just read this fascinating U.S. News interview with President Obama: Obama Never ‘100 Percent Certain.’ The Commander-in-Chief opens up about how he decides in times of crisis, how he responds when emotions come into play, and how he knows when he has enough information to make an informed choice.
He may be one of the most powerful men in the world, but it sounds like he and I (a lowly decision making geek) may have more in common than the average user might thing–we both take decision making very, very seriously! Simon in 2012? Anyone?
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Still Need to Decide On a Halloween Costume?
Ok, people, it’s Monday, October 26. Halloween is on Saturday. If you plan on dressing up, now is decision making crunch time! At this rate, it may be too late to shop online (unless you decide to drop major dough on shipping fees), so you should either head to a local costume store or decide on a costume you can put together yourself.
There are some great ideas and helpful advice in this About.com Make Your Own Halloween Costumes article. Sometimes the best costumes are chosen by turning on the TV and seeing what’s hot: the Gosselins (if you aren’t sick of them), Octomom (if you aren’t sick of her), any Twilight hottie–the list goes on. I have even set up a “What should I be for Halloween” decision on the Simon’s Decisions page, underneath the leisure category.
What are you dressing up as?? If you’ve already decided on a costume, do you have any advice or suggestions for people still brainstorming?
Decide On a Job with Less Stress
If you are looking for a job that won’t cause a spike in your blood pressure, consider deciding on one of the top 10 least stressful jobs, according to CNN Money and PayScale.com. There are some folks who thrive on pressure, but if you’re not one of them–and should one of these fields interest you–this may be the right decision for you. Any physical therapists or college professors out there who agree or disagree with this list? Do you have any advice for people who have decided to pursue these careers?
Need Help To Decide Where to Launch Your Small Business?
When I read Fortune Magazine’s list of the best places to launch your small business, I thought of all the brilliant entrepreneurs within my community. I know lots of you have great ideas that you want to turn into businesses, so this may help you guys decide where to get started. Here are the top 5 locations:
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Pittburgh, PA
- Raleigh, NC
- Houston, TX
- Hartford, CT
Any Simonites out there with small businesses in these areas? I would love to find out how you decided to get started in that location. Feel free to send any tips or advice that you think should help other business-minded Simonites decide where to launch their companies!