How to Make Tough Decisions Without Regret - Part 1

Episode 28 of the Now You Know podcast, hosted by Maria Mollen, titled "How to Make Tough Decisions Without Regret - Part 1" was published on June 2, 2025 and runs 5 minutes.

June 2, 2025 ·5m · Now You Know

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Summary

We all face moments where a single decision could change everything — moments filled with uncertainty, pressure, and fear. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really feels like to face a tough decision — whether it’s changing careers, starting a business, ending a relationship, or moving to a new city. These aren’t just choices on paper. They’re life-altering moments that often come with doubt, anxiety, and the fear of making the wrong move. But here’s the truth: making hard decisions is a skill — and like any skill, it gets stronger the more we practice it. In this first part of a two-part series, I share the common struggles we all face when making big choices — fear of failure, overthinking, seeking validation — and why so many of us get stuck. I’ll walk you through the very first step: understanding the decision in front of you clearly and fully. Because clarity is the foundation of confident decision-making. And I’ll also share some of my own story — the hard choices I made, the fear I felt, and what those decisions ultimately gave me. If you’re standing at a crossroads, unsure what to do next… this episode is for you.

Episode Description

We all face moments where a single decision could change everything — moments filled with uncertainty, pressure, and fear.

In this episode, I’m talking about what it really feels like to face a tough decision — whether it’s changing careers, starting a business, ending a relationship, or moving to a new city. These aren’t just choices on paper. They’re life-altering moments that often come with doubt, anxiety, and the fear of making the wrong move.

But here’s the truth: making hard decisions is a skill — and like any skill, it gets stronger the more we practice it.

In this first part of a two-part series, I share the common struggles we all face when making big choices — fear of failure, overthinking, seeking validation — and why so many of us get stuck. I’ll walk you through the very first step: understanding the decision in front of you clearly and fully. Because clarity is the foundation of confident decision-making.

And I’ll also share some of my own story — the hard choices I made, the fear I felt, and what those decisions ultimately gave me.

If you’re standing at a crossroads, unsure what to do next… this episode is for you.