Key Insights on Decision Making

Nike's 'fail fast' philosophy meant accepting worst-case scenarios upfront to remove fear's power over decision-making, not celebrating actual failure

• Stephen Covey's principle from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People of 'starting with the end in mind' helps make better long-term decisions
• Never go dating when you're starving for love - you make poor decisions from a place of lack
• Hidden Genius identifies 10 mental models used by high achievers, with creativity through observation being the most universally applicable across professions
• The Urim and Thummim placed in the breastpiece allow the high priest to bear 'the judgment of the sons of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually'
• European leaders face irreversible decisions about US relationship as economic and security frameworks fundamentally shift - "this is a fundamental, lasting change" - Adam
• Judgment is a very poor substitute for love and care - parents often judge as their misguided way of showing they care
• Financial happiness differs from financial success - it's about aligning money decisions with personal values and life goals

More from The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)