Decision making Quote by Ray Dalio
““Slow down your thinking so you can note the criteria you are using to make your decision. 2. Write the criteria down as a principle. 3. Think about those criteria when you have an outcome to assess, and refine them before the next “one of those” comes along.””
About This Quote
Pause to identify decision criteria, codify them, then iteratively evaluate and improve them with each outcome.
In simple terms: Deliberate criteria identification and refinement.
Key Takeaway
Systematic decision improvement.
Themes
metacognition
continuous improvement
principle-based decision making
self-awareness
feedback loops
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
determined
Type
advice
process
reflection
When to use this quote
- making a hiring choice
- choosing a project direction
- evaluating investment options
- personal habit formation
Key Concepts
criteria identification
principle documentation
outcome assessment
iteration
Practical Applications
- structured decision frameworks
- personal productivity systems
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture hidden biases in your criteria?
- What process will you use to update criteria after a failure?
