One of exactly six brains
Mammalian
Belonging, status & authority pull
Who else is doing it, who approves of you, who you'd disappoint. Social gravity beats spreadsheets.
Check a decisionWhat it watches
Trust, peer proof, standing in the group. This system is not a flaw to eliminate. It contributes useful information; trouble starts when its vote quietly becomes the whole decision.
Three checks
- 01What signal is this system reacting to right now?
- 02Who benefits if you treat that signal as the whole decision?
- 03What would the other five systems add before you act?
Decisions where it often matters
Getting married
About to getting married — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign the licence.
Proposing to a partner
About to proposing to a partner — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you buy the ring.
Moving in with a partner
About to moving in with a partner — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign the lease.
Divorce and settlement terms
In the middle of divorce and settlement terms — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign the settlement.
Ending a long relationship
In the middle of ending a long relationship — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you have the conversation.
Signing a prenup
About to signing a prenup — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you sign it.
Relocating for a partner
About to relocating for a partner — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you give notice.
Having a first child
About to having a first child — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you start trying.
Having another child
About to having another child — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you start trying.
Starting IVF
About to starting IVF — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you start the cycle.
Continuing or stopping IVF
In the middle of continuing or stopping IVF — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you book the next round.
Starting an adoption process
About to starting an adoption process — and there are signs you haven't named yet? Run it through Decision IQ before you file the application.
One decision idea a week
One useful idea. No daily drip, no pressure.