Be in control

10-10-10 framework for better decision making

One of my favorite dialogues from one of my favorite movies, The Matrix goes like this:

Morpheus: Do you believe in fate, Neo?

Neo: No.

Morpheus: Why not?

Neo: Because I don’t like the idea that I’m not in control of my life.

Whether you believe in fate or not, chances are that you, like Neo, don’t like the idea of not being in control of your life. I know I don’t.

That brings us to the pressing question:

How can we be in control of our lives?

Luck plays a big role. There’s no denying that. Most times though, the decisions we make play the biggest role in how our life turns out.

Bad decisions → Bad future

You and I don’t make bad decisions on purpose. Think of any decision you made in the past that you regret. Didn’t it feel right at that time?

Only if there was a smarter way of making the right decisions…

Welcome 10-10-10 framework.

This decision-making framework is the brainchild of author and business journalist, Suzy Welch.

The three 10s stand for 10 min, 10 months, and 10 years. When unsure about whether the decision you’re making is right, question yourself the following.

If you go with this decision:

• How would you feel 10 mins from now?

• How would you feel 10 months from now?

• How would you feel 10 years from now?

You can apply 10-10-10 to analyze tiny decisions of life (should I gobble down that dessert 🍰🍨) or big ones (should I quit my job, start my business, move to a new country, etc.)

If a decision feels right only for your 10-min future self, you know it’s a bad call.

You can apply this framework for making decisions related to work, life, relationships, fitness…you name it.

But that’s not even the biggest strength of this framework.

Can you guess what is?

Each of us has a unique mindset. Our thinking differs. Our priorities, mission, goals, and expectations differ. Your right decision might differ from mine in a similar scenario.

You and only you are the best judge of what would feel right to your 10-month or 10-year future self.

The real power of making the right decision comes from you. 10-10-10 pushes us to use that superpower within us ⚡️

Let’s unleash that power and be in control of our lives 🔥