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No-Decision Audit

Each month, list 5 decisions you didn't make — postponing IS a decision.

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Expose cost of non-decision that seems free.

Steps

  1. 1
    List 5 deferred decisions.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Realize non-decisions are decisions.

Evidence base

School: Decision Hygiene

Founders: Daniel Kahneman (2011)

Kahneman — System 2 procrastination.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "No-Decision Audit" take?
This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.
When will I notice the effect of "No-Decision Audit"?
Realize non-decisions are decisions. In the short term: Deferred list shrinks.
Is "No-Decision Audit" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Decision Hygiene (Daniel Kahneman (2011)). Kahneman — System 2 procrastination.
Is "No-Decision Audit" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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