How to Stop Overthinking (and Make FAST, Confident Business Decisions!)

Ever find yourself stuck in a loop of endless "what ifs" when making business decisions? The fear of financial loss, uncertainty, or a crisis of confidence can paralyze even the best entrepreneurs. What if there was a way to break free and make decisions with clarity and confidence? On this episode of Become Sensible, we tackle the thorny issue of overthinking in business. You'll learn about the top three triggers that lead to decision paralysis: financial fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt: and discover a proven decision-making framework to help you move forward. We break down strategies like the 70-40 rule, scenario analysis, and categorizing decisions to avoid getting stuck. From handling chaotic situations to practical real-world examples, this episode is a roadmap for decisive, confident action. Connect Follow me, Fiona Nguyen, on [LinkedIn](  / fionahnguyen  . Learn more about [Balannx](https://balannx.com/). * * * * Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and the struggle of overthinking in business 2:00 - The importance of execution speed in business decisions 3:00 - Three main triggers for overthinking: financial fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt 6:00 - Implementing a decision-making framework for clarity 8:00 - Simplifying problems using the first-principle method 10:00 - Categorizing decisions: one-way vs two-way decisions 12:00 - Using deadlines to prevent decision fatigue 14:00 - The 70-75 rule: making decisions with incomplete information 18:00 - Real-world strategies for testing decisions and collecting feedback 20:00 - Frameworks for handling simple, complicated, and complex decisions 24:00 - Final advice on building confidence and overcoming decision paralysis