Decision fatigue is real but misunderstood — the brain doesn't drain like a battery; it shifts priorities toward speed and ease over accuracy. Four warning signals indicate compromised judgment: defaulting to agreement, irritability spikes, shortcut reflexes, and surrendering decisions to others. Four countermeasures help:
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Why Your Brain Makes Worse Decisions by EveningDecision Fatigue in the Real WorldYour Four Warning SignalsFour Moves to Protect Your JudgmentRecovery as a Decision-Making StrategyYour Pre-Commitment ChallengeBefore You GoSources:Sort: