Pivot or Perish
Stuck in decision overload? This one’s for you.
If you’ve ever sat staring at your laptop, toggling between “Option A” and “Option B” like it’s the world’s worst tennis match, welcome to the club. It’s called analysis paralysis, and it’s a silent killer of good ideas (and great businesses).
Why does analysis paralysis happen?
Here’s the truth: it’s not about being indecisive, it’s about fear. In my book, fear is the biggest thing that stops us from achieving our goals and dreams, and it shows up in a couple of ways.
Fear of the wrong move: What if you pick the wrong thing and tank your growth?
Too much information: You’ve Googled, polled, Slacked, and now your brain is a swamp of conflicting advice.
Perfectionism creeping in: You tell yourself you’re “researching,” but really, you’re stalling until the decision feels risk-free (spoiler: it never will).
How to know you’re stuck in it:
Your “research” folder could rival the Library of Congress.
Every option feels both right and wrong.
You’ve asked five peers for advice and now feel even less sure.
The deadline keeps sliding “just a little longer.”
Sound familiar? Thought so.
How to make confident moves without spiraling:
11. Name the mission (get laser-specific).
Ask yourself: What’s the real goal here? Strip out the noise. If your goal is “grow revenue this quarter,” you don’t need to overhaul your entire business model.2. Set a 24-hour audit window.
Block one day to review:
Where’s the actual bottleneck (team, tech, or you)?
Which choice directly solves that bottleneck fastest?
No endless pondering. Just data-driven focus.
3. Pick a 60-day test and commit.
Here’s the magic: You don’t need a “forever” decision. You need a 60-day experiment with a clear review date. Decide, act, track. Adjust if needed.
4. Limit your advisors.
Two trusted voices max. Too many opinions create chaos (and confusion).
The truth about pivots:
Pivots don’t kill businesses. Indecision does. You can’t steer a parked plane. Call the shot, taxi forward, and adjust once you’re airborne.
Bottom line? Clarity isn’t about more time; it’s about tighter decisions, faster action, and less noise.
👉 Ready to pivot with a co-pilot by your side? Book an Exploration call and let’s cut through the fog together.
