Consider Possible Alternatives when Problem-Solving

Don't get stuck in the trap of "Either I do A, or I do B". An example might be "Either I quit my job, or I stay". The Either vs. Or way of thinking is a trap. Why not creatively consider doing both? How about a part of each choice? Is doing nothing an option? What about Alternative C or D or E? This lesson explores ways to creatively generate enough alternatives to allow you to truly understand the decision space and give you other options to consider.

• Explains how a decision can only be as good as the best alternative
• Demonstrates how imagining creative alternatives leads to the best and most optimized choice
• Questions to consider are:
• Is this likely to get me what I want?​
• Is this reasonable?
• Would I really do it?