11. Can You Beat Decision Fatigue When Millions Are on the Line? with Geo Chen

In this episode of Decisions That Count, we dive into the high-stakes world of global finance with Geoffrey Chen—author of the Fidenza Macro newsletter and director of his family office, Three Quays. With over 20 years of experience in trading across public equities, crypto, and venture capital, Geo opens up about the mental demands of life on the trading floor—and the powerful strategies he’s developed to maintain focus, manage cognitive overload, and make better decisions under pressure.We explore the science of decision fatigue, emotional resilience, and the surprising benefits of doing less to achieve more. From creating mental space and pre-decisions to building decision protocols and managing risk with mindfulness, this conversation is packed with practical tools for anyone navigating high-pressure environments.Whether you’re a trader, entrepreneur, gamer, athlete, or simply decision-fatigued from everyday life—this one’s for you.🔍 Key Takeaways:Why pre-decisions and protocols are game-changers for mental clarityThe emotional cost of trading and how to manage itHow mindfulness and biohacking support better decision-makingWhy “doing nothing” can sometimes be the smartest choiceHow to compartmentalize high-stakes work from personal life🎧 Chapters: - 00:00 Introduction- 03:06 Strategies to Combat Overload- 10:02 Emotions & Trading Psychology - 21:04 The Power of Pre-Decisions- 31:50 Healthy Habits for Cognitive Resilience- 42:04 The Bravest Decision Geo Ever Made🧠 Hosted by neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and marketer-mum-marathoner Michelle, Decisions That Count explores how science-backed insights can help you overcome decision fatigue and unlock peak performance.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠📱 Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ 📰 Geo’s newsletter: https://fidenza.substack.com💡 If you found this episode helpful, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with someone who could use a reset on how they make decisions. Let’s build better brains together—one choice at a time.#DecisionFatigue #TradingPsychology #CognitiveOverload #PeakPerformance #Mindfulness #FinancePodcast #Biohacking #PreDecisions #FidenzaMacro #MentalClarity #Neuroscience #EmotionalResilience #DecisionsThatCount