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# Want to Make Better Decisions? You Need a Better Network

In this essay on Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets, the core argument is that we make more rational decisions on behalf of others than for ourselves, so widening your network of trusted advisers sharpens judgment on high-stakes calls. It reinforces Duke's point that the worst time to make a decision is when you are inside it, arguing for outside perspective as a debiasing tool. For founders and CEOs, it is a practical prompt to pressure-test consequential decisions against independent viewpoints before committing.

Sources

Annie Duke (https://www.annieduke.com/want-to-make-better-decisions-you-need-a-better-network/)

Topic: Decision Quality: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/decision-quality

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