Decision Dimensions

Each situation is defined by a few key factors. These are what change when you make decisions.

Below are the core reference points that most often make it clear how a decision changes a situation. This is not a complete list for every case: sometimes more specific, context-dependent considerations matter more and cannot be reduced to a single general scheme. We deliberately do not place everything on this page at once, so the overall picture stays clear. Other important dimensions will reveal themselves gradually as you move through learning and practice.

Resources

Money

Cash flow and available funds.

Assets

Accumulated resources and capital.

Future

Opportunities

Future options and open doors.

Irreversibility

Difficulty of undoing or adjusting the decision.

Social

Trust

Willingness of others to rely on you.

Influence

Ability to affect others and outcomes.

Internal

Energy Cost

Personal resources spent on the decision.

Skills

Growth of competence and experience.

Alignment

Consistency with core values.

Risk

Risk

Probability and scale of losses.

Process

Time Cost

Time investment or time savings.

Complexity

Difficulty of managing the situation.