Can you share some good decision making stories?

There was a woman who had to decide which dress to wear to a party. She had a red one and a blue one. She asked her cat for help. If the cat meowed once, it was the red dress, twice for the blue. The cat meowed three times and then walked away. So she just randomly chose the red dress. At the party, she found out that it was a 'blue - themed' party. Her odd decision - making process led to an embarrassing but funny situation.

There was a girl who was deciding what to wear to a party. She had a very fancy dress and a pair of old jeans with a cool T - shirt. She was thinking about making a good impression at the party. But then she remembered that all her friends at the party were really laid - back. So she decided to go with the jeans and T - shirt. It turned out to be a great decision as she had a lot more fun than if she had been all dressed up and feeling out of place.

Sure. One success story is Steve Jobs' decision to bring back to Apple. He made the bold decision to simplify Apple's product line and focus on a few high - quality products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad. This led to Apple becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world.

In a non - profit organization, the group had to decide how to allocate a limited budget for various projects. They used a voting system after thorough discussions. Each member presented the pros and cons of different projects. They finally decided to allocate more funds to educational programs in underprivileged areas. As a result, they were able to help more children get access to quality education, and the organization's reputation grew.

Here's another. A student was accepted into two universities, one well - known for its parties and the other for its academics. She chose the academic - focused one. She studied hard, got involved in research, and graduated with honors. She made a good decision because she thought about her long - term goals rather than short - term fun.

Sure. Once there was a man who had to decide between two job offers. One was a high - paying job with long hours in a big city far from his family. The other was a lower - paying job closer to home with more reasonable hours. He thought about his family, his long - term happiness, and his career goals. In the end, he chose the job closer to home because he valued his family time more.

A person might decide to enter a cooking competition without any formal training. This is a bad decision as they are at a disadvantage compared to professional chefs. However, during the competition, they come up with creative and unique recipes. They make mistakes but also learn quickly. In the end, they don't win but they have a great story about their journey in the competition, the new friends they made, and the skills they acquired.

In good decision making stories, an important element is learning from past experiences. For example, if a person has made a bad investment in the past, when faced with a new investment opportunity, they will remember the mistakes they made before. They will look at things like the market trends more carefully, the financial stability of the company they are investing in, etc. Another element is having the courage to make a difficult decision. There are times when the easy option is not the best one. For instance, a manager might have to let go of an underperforming employee who is also a friend. It's a difficult decision but necessary for the success of the business. And then there's the element of having a support system. A person making a big decision, like buying a house, might consult with their family, friends, or financial advisors. Their input can help in making a more well - rounded decision.

Western Decisive was a novel by Di An, which was first published in March 2009. The novel used Zheng Xijue as the narrative point of view. It told the story of Zheng Xijue, Zheng Dongni, and Zheng Nanyin, three cousins of the Zheng family who lived in different family environments. As they grew older, they experienced a series of stories in the process of learning, life, and emotions. Through the different stories and secrets of the two generations buried under the family, the novel expressed the author's reflection on family and kinship, as well as the pain and regret of growing up as a unique generation.

Well, I know a story. A student had to decide between two study groups. One met early in the morning and the other in the evening. He decided to choose based on which bird flew by his window first. A sparrow flew by, which was associated with the morning group. But he was a night owl and struggled so much in the morning group that it became a comical situation.