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CEO of Your Life

Thinking of yourself as the chief executive of your personal life, with the authority and responsibility to make strategic decisions about how you spend your time and energy.

Decision Rule

Before committing time to anything, ask: 'Does this align with my life strategy and priorities, or am I just reacting to someone else's urgent request?'

How It Works

Shifts mindset from victim of circumstances to active designer of experience. Creates accountability for your choices and empowers you to prioritize based on your values rather than external pressures.

Failure Modes

Over-controlling and missing spontaneous opportunities

Becoming selfish and not considering others' needs

Analysis paralysis from trying to optimize every decision

Guilt about saying no to people or opportunities

Example Decision

When invited to a work conference that conflicts with your child's soccer championship, the CEO of your life asks: 'What does my life strategy say about this tradeoff?' and chooses the soccer game because family time is a higher priority.