How to make a decision: Simple

Identify the options
The options may be mutually exclusive or operate along a spectrum
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each, certain and potential
With the potential advantages and disadvantages, examine the likelihood of each outcome
With the advantages, look at how the advantages can or could be achieved in some other way
With the disadvantages, look at whether they can or could be mitigated in any way
Pray, meditate, and contemplate
Consult with one or two highly trusted people
Pick what seems the best option
Reason why it is the best

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