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Decision Classification: Reversible?
Per decision: is it a two-way door (reversible) or one-way door?
Goal
Speed up 70% of reversible decisions by stopping the habit of treating them as one-way doors.
Steps
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Understand: "one-way door" = very hard to reverse (CEO hire, acquisition). "Two-way" = can easily reverse.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover 7 of 10 decisions you treated as 1-way were 2-way. Wasted huge time.
Evidence base
School: Amazon Leadership Principles
Founders: Jeff Bezos (1997)
Coined by Jeff Bezos in 1997 shareholder letter (reiterated 2015). Part of 14 Amazon Leadership Principles. Used by 1.5M+ employees.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Decision Classification: Reversible?" take?
This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Decision Classification: Reversible?"?
You discover 7 of 10 decisions you treated as 1-way were 2-way. Wasted huge time. In the short term: Within a month, you make 2-way decisions 3-4x faster. Productivity rises.
Is "Decision Classification: Reversible?" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Amazon Leadership Principles (Jeff Bezos (1997)). Coined by Jeff Bezos in 1997 shareholder letter (reiterated 2015). Part of 14 Amazon Leadership Principles. Used by 1.5M+ employees.
Is "Decision Classification: Reversible?" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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