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Follow these seven rules to make tough choices from today - Sajid Rahman
Do you often feel stuck? Overwhelmed? Not upto the responsibility you are given? Is it common for you to postpone decisions? Do you often feel like an impostor when faced with a tough decision.
The good news is you are not alone. A recent study indicated that managers think "making difficult decisions" as the most challenging part in professional life.
So, why we are afraid to make decisions? Specially the difficult ones?
The reason is our instincts are conditioned to avoid "risk" and with every decision (and subsequent action) you are taking a risk... risk that may significantly change the course of your career.

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