If you frequently feel stuck when making decisions, developing a bias for action can help you get you moving. One way to do this is to break down large tasks into smaller goals.14 Take incremental steps and focus on one small decision at a time rather than tackling the whole thing at once. Remember that you can make effective decisions with just the most important and relevant information—you don’t have to wait around until you have all the information. This approach allows you to take calculated risks and act more quickly.
You may also be able to learn something from companies that use the action bias successfully. Like top-performing organizations, don’t be afraid to delegate your decisions, seek professional advice, or simply try something and see what happens. Strive to make progress rather than reach perfection. The key here is to actively monitor the results of your decision so you can adjust your strategy if needed rather than sitting back and watching the outcome unfold. Once you commit to action, use that initial momentum to keep moving forward.