Validate Assumptions Beforehand from "summary" of The Art of Thinking Clearly: Better Thinking, Better Decisions by Rolf Dobelli
It is important to make sure that our assumptions are correct before we take any action. By validating our assumptions thoroughly, we can ensure that we make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.- Before taking any decision, it is essential to validate assumptions otherwise you may suffer the consequences in the future. Verify the facts, analyze the data and ask for expert advice before arriving at a conclusion.
- Be proactive and evaluate all scenarios before reaching a verdict in order to avoid making costly errors. Timely validation is especially important when the conditions change rapidly.
- Refrain from making assumptions without cross-checking the facts. Evaluate different possibilities, remember that your perception of the situation can be biased or always true.
- Communication plays a vital role in validating presuppositions. Discuss your doubts and suspicions with colleagues, family members or friends to gain more clarity.
- Consider every evidence thoroughly and objectively before forming an opinion. Exclude emotions from the equation and try not to make decisions based on fear or wishful thinking.
- Analyze risks carefully and rigorously validate each hypothesis to ensure that the conclusions made are correct. Make sure that there aren’t any hidden problems waiting to arise later on.
