Decision-Making Filter

What is your decision making process?

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Decision_Making_Filter_Template.pdf

Overview

Emotions are real — but they’re not always reliable. That’s why high-performing leaders, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and grounded individuals don’t make major decisions in emotionally reactive states. Instead, they use filters.

The Decision-Making Filter is a set of personalized parameters that help you make wise, consistent, and values-aligned decisions. It’s not about being robotic — it’s about being anchored. By defining what truly matters to you in advance, you can evaluate any opportunity, challenge, or decision through a lens of clarity — not confusion.

Use this tool to filter decisions related to your time, finances, relationships, energy, or priorities. Revisit and refine your filter as your values evolve and your vision sharpens.

When to Use This:

When you’re feeling emotionally charged (excited, scared, frustrated, anxious)
When you’re deciding on a big investment, opportunity, or change
When you’re setting boundaries or choosing between options
When you’re unclear whether something aligns with your vision

How to Use This Page:

Review the table below — it walks you through six key decision categories.
Reflect and complete your own personalized filter in the last column.
Save or duplicate your completed table — and revisit it often.
Run decisions through this filter whenever you feel pulled, pressured, or confused.

Decision-Making Filter Template

Use the table below to build your own personal filter.

Filter Category	Decision Parameter	Why It Matters	Example Filter Questions
Values Alignment	Does this decision align with my core values and guiding principles?	Keeps your integrity intact and prevents internal conflict	"Is this in alignment with who I want to be?""Would I be proud to share this with someone I admire?"
Vision Alignment	Will this move me closer to or further from my long-term vision?	Ensures you’re making decisions that support your future, not sabotage it	"Does this serve my 3–5 year goals?""Is this consistent with the lifestyle I'm building?"
Emotional Neutrality	Am I making this decision from a grounded state or reactive emotion?	Helps reduce regret and impulsive choices	"Am I choosing this to avoid discomfort or out of clarity?""Would I make the same decision if I wasn’t anxious/tired/upset?"
Financial Impact	Does this improve or jeopardize my financial stability or momentum?	Promotes sustainable and responsible decision-making	"Does this create long-term gain or short-term relief?""Is this an investment or an escape?"
Contribution & Impact	Will this help others or support the greater good?	Centers purpose and impact in decision-making	"Who does this benefit beyond me?""Does this uplift, empower, or create value for others?"
Timing & Readiness	Is the timing right based on my current capacity, priorities, and energy?	Prevents overwhelm and poor timing	"Do I have the bandwidth for this now?""Will saying yes to this compromise something more important?"