How to Stop Making Bad Decisions

Whether it’s by taking a timeout or asking a trusted one, we can come to the right decision.
How to Stop Making Bad Decisions
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I saw the funniest sign, but it wasn’t funny for long because I started to think about it. Suddenly, the humor melted away. The sign read: “Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes the reason is, you’re stupid and make bad decisions.”

Ouch! Those 15 words hit hard because I’ve made more than my share of bad money decisions in my life.

Mary Hunt
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