I’ve sat at crossroads more times than I can count—in life, in business, in my career, even over something as simple as making a major purchase. I remember agonizing for weeks over a single decision. What if I picked wrong? What if there was a better path I hadn’t seen yet? The overthinking almost cost me the opportunity altogether.

This happens everywhere in life. We suffer more fromindecisionthan wrong decisions. Most of the time, it’s not even about the choice itself—it’s fear. Fear of being wrong. Fear rooted in low confidence, either in the situation or in ourselves.

Here’s the truth: you need data to operate—and action is what gives you that data. It’s better to make the wrong decision and adjust than to make no decision at all.

Too often, I see people frozen, worrying about all the possible outcomes. Don’t fall victim to that trap. Even the "wrong" decision moves you forward because it teaches you something you couldn’t have learned standing still.

It’s a powerful reframe, isn’t it?
Wrong decisions aren’t wrong—they’re just steps on the path.

Research from Psychology Today shows thatoverthinking reduces decision-making effectiveness by up to 30%.

The biggest lie overthinkers believe? That more information will create more certainty. But clarity doesn't come from endless thinking.It comes from action.

How to Break Free from Analysis Paralysis:

• Set a Decision Deadline:Give yourself a timer—30 minutes, 24 hours. Then decide.

• Prioritize Progress Over Perfection:An imperfect decision beats no decision 100% of the time.

• Trust Your Preparation:60-70% of information is enough. The rest comes from experience.

The highest performers don’t wait for the perfect moment. They create momentum and course-correct as needed.

Key Takeaways:

• Overthinking kills momentum.

• Action breeds clarity.

• Fast decisions with course correction > perfect decisions that never come.