The consequences of a wrong choice

No one is immune to mistakes. Choices are part of our daily lives, and inevitably, some of them turn out to be wrong. A decision made superficially, fearfully, or impulsively can have profound consequences.
But a lot can be done to prevent mistakes and make better choices.
Here are some examples to explain what can happen if the decision-making process is not robust or decisions are made under suboptimal conditions.

Emotions are often the first to be affected.
A wrong decision can generate:

• frustration (“I could have done differently…”),
• sense of guilt,
• anxiety about the future,
• regret,
• stress and constant thoughts.

I'll give you an example from a specific case:
Lucia decides to move to another city to follow a new partner. After a few months, the relationship ends, and she finds herself separated from her family and working in an unfulfilling job. The result? She feels stuck and angry with herself, and for a while, struggles to trust her own decisions.

Sometimes a wrong choice involves real costs:

• money wasted,
• missed opportunities,
• time invested in a path that doesn't lead where hoped.

Here's another situation that happened:
Antonio changes universities to pursue a program that "sounds interesting," but he doesn't do enough research. After a year, he discovers that the new major isn't what he was looking for. The result: a semester to repeat, money spent, and a lack of motivation.

Impulsive choices can also damage relationships with those around us.

• ruin friendships,
• loss of trust in people,
• generate sadness.

Read this case:
Chiarastella lends a large sum of money to a friend without setting any rules or deadlines. The repayment never arrives, their relationship deteriorates, and Chiarastella finds herself not only without money, but also without that friendship.

Choosing considering the wrong reasons

For example, accepting a job just because it pays well, or because it seems like the only option available, can have a very negative emotional and professional impact.

Here's how it went:
Alessio accepts a managerial position purely for the salary. The job is toxic, the responsibilities excessive, and the team is conflicted. After six months, he's exhausted, his performance declines, and he ends up leaving without an alternative plan.

In our careers, we sometimes accept assignments we can't handle, for fear of disappointing or missing out on opportunities.

Here's the problem Sara had:
He agreed to lead a huge project despite already having tight deadlines. In trying to get it all done, he lost control, delivered late, and saw his colleagues' trust erode.

Thinking you have to do everything yourself can lead to avoidable mistakes, which can impact your professional reputation.

Federico, a young developer, accepts a technical feature outside his expertise without asking for support. The result is a production holdup that costs the company time and money.

Avoiding mistakes is possible in many cases, and can save you significant suffering and losses.
A Decision-Making Assistant can be your best ally in life, not only to avoid mistakes but also to improve your performance. Thanks to Ken Scent, you can make decisions with the experience of someone who already understands your problems and the pitfalls of the mind, but always according to your way of feeling and experiencing life.