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10-10-10 Test

How will I feel about this decision in 10 minutes, 10 months, 10 years?

20 min Beginner

Goal

Escape "10-minute emotion" to view the decision from three time horizons.

Steps

1

Define the decision in one sentence.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You break "tyranny of the moment" on critical decisions.

Evidence base

School: Decisive

Founders: Suzy Welch · Chip Heath · Dan Heath (2009)

Suzy Welch — book 10-10-10 (2009); adopted by Heath Brothers in Decisive (2013) as a WRAP tool.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "10-10-10 Test" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "10-10-10 Test"?

You break "tyranny of the moment" on critical decisions. In the short term: After 5 such decisions, you learn temporary urgency from lasting importance.

Is "10-10-10 Test" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Decisive (Suzy Welch, Chip Heath, Dan Heath (2009)). Suzy Welch — book 10-10-10 (2009); adopted by Heath Brothers in Decisive (2013) as a WRAP tool.

Is "10-10-10 Test" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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