I'm Afraid of Making the Wrong Decision

What they say

• “What if it doesn't work?”
• “That's a big commitment”
• “I don't want to get this wrong”

What's actually underneath it

The ten questions that open it up

Ask one. Then stop talking. The answer is worth more than anything you were about to say.

1. 1.“What part of this decision feels most risky to you?”
2. 2.“What is the worst outcome you are trying to prevent?”
3. 3.“What would help you feel that the risk had been responsibly addressed?”
4. 4.“Is the greater fear making a change or being blamed if the change does not work?”
5. 5.“What evidence would give you genuine confidence?”
6. 6.“How have you evaluated risk in other successful decisions?”
7. 7.“What is the risk of leaving the current problem untouched?”
8. 8.“Which decision would you regret more a year from now?”
9. 9.“What protections, milestones, or accountability would make moving forward feel responsible?”
10. 10.“If the facts support the decision and the remaining obstacle is fear, what do you believe the right next step should be?”