Decision Filter

Should I Take This?

Most decisions fail before they begin.

New job offer · Business partnership · Investment opportunity

Answer quickly. If you hesitate, that’s your signal.

1. Does this create lock-in?

Exclusivity, long commitment, switching cost.

2. Can you exit cleanly?

3. Does this create dependency?

On one party, one income source, or one outcome.

4. Is downside open while upside is capped?

5. Are you committing more than you’re guaranteed?

6. Can you recover easily if this fails?

Built on the Decision Autopsy framework