Decision Hygiene: a founder's field guide
- What it is
- Why it matters
- How to read it
- A simple practice
- FAQ
Most operators optimise their calendar and ignore their mind. Decision Hygiene is the part nobody puts on a roadmap — and the part that quietly decides the outcome.
What it is#
Uncertainty is the default state of building. Treating it as data instead of danger keeps you moving when the plan breaks.
Why it matters#
A weekly review (what worked, what to drop, what to protect) is the cheapest feedback loop most founders never build.
How to read it#
Stress narrows attention. A simple breath or grounding ritual before a hard decision widens it again, and you make fewer expensive mistakes.
A simple practice#
A monthly energy audit:
1. Map the week#
Mark every recurring meeting as fuel, drain, or neutral. Be honest.
2. Cut one drain#
Cancel or shorten the single worst drain this month. One is enough to feel it.
3. Protect one fuel#
Block a recurring block that gives you energy and treat it as non-negotiable.
FAQ#
What if I miss a day?
Misses are free. The system survives inconsistency; it dies on all-or-nothing.
Is this a replacement for therapy?
No. It’s a personal practice, not clinical care. Use the support you need.
I’m not spiritual — is this still for me?
Yes. Strip the words you dislike. It’s attention training with a longer horizon than your to-do list.
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