Decision Making: 4 Simple Tests To Help You Make The Right Decision 

1- Listen to your body, do you feel expansive or contractive 2- Worst Case Scenario test 3- Try it out, is there a way you can test drive the scenario? nothing is permanent. 4- Best Case Scenario test

Wow! What an amazing surprise it is to tune in to the weekly Marie TV and find that your question was answered! How cool!!.. When I originally wrote this question, the scary thing I was needing to decide about, I went ahead and did it, and it was one of the most empowering things I've done in my life! This question actually came back around at the perfect time as I make a huge life decision that has to do with my business, education, and finances. The best thing that could happen is that I make that leap in my business to 6 figures, maybe even 7 or more. I'll also get to help a lot of people and support a lot of positive world changes! I loved the Missy quote too.. One of these days Marie we are going to have a dance off!.. Mark my words, it's on! :)

when ever I need to take a decision I just make list of "What I will get from this decision" and " what I'm going to loss from this decision" and that makes everything clear to me :)

The missy Elliott quote ! Yesssssss! Hahahaha marie forleo you are a genuis!

Your quote "clarity comes from action" has been on my bedroom wall for the past year or so. It really helped me launch my RU-vid channel and find exactly what I wanted to share. I was too nervous thinking that I needed all of the "perfect" ideas and spent about a year just thinking, then I heard your quote in a past video and just started. It didn't start off pretty, haha but it eventually got there and now I love the clarity of my vision for it! 🙏🏽🤗 Namaste beautiful Marie and Team Forleo.

SO GOOD!! I've used this method FOREVER and it WORKS!! Some call it intuition and don't pay attention. I play this game with people struggling with choice. The WCS is another I've asked myself throughout my adult years. It doesn't work for everyone-those with a low risk-tolerance, but it works great for me ... that said, I needed to hear this again because I've not applied it much lately - SOOO, I LOVE the BCS (#3) method! It really clicks with me at this later stage in life. Thanks Marie! xxoo

Dropping my dream album. Putting in 100% without having huge fan base

I believe that whatever happens is the best thing that could happen, but we often aren't objective and intelligent enough to see that right on :)

Ra ta ta ta ta, ta ta ta ta ta ta.. Hahaha love this one..

Hahaha - the ending is hilarious. Especially the "ra ta ta ta" part!

Great video! It sounds very similar to another one that you did in the past, but built on a bit. Very useful stuff! I think my sister will be made to watch this... hmmmm... ;D

My first Marie video I've watched...great video!Will definitely look for some more.Between your intelligence, enthusiasm ,personality and of course your beauty ,you are without a doubt a gift to all of us.Thanks for being you🙂

This is on point, Marie! Deep gratitude for your input, they are all the BEST tests that I heard expressed about this topic, something really essential, to everything we decide everyday. The body test is so true. I will put this video into my guidelines folder!

Thank you Marie. What fantastic and clear advice!

Thank you! Thank you! I tried the first test and I was able to feel super expansive and my decision is very clear. I love you and I’m grateful to have found you!!

Thank you so much Marie!! Always useful and uplifting!

What is the worst than can happen is a tool that I am going to use for sure.

i know this is off topic but Marie your outfit is to DIY for! 😍 i'm going to make sewing tutorials inspired by business babes and i'm definetely adding you. your style is colorful, fierce and flawless 💃💖🤗 thanks for sharing your gift with the world

Love the technique of writing it down about stepping out of worst scenarios. It makes so much sense how people been able to do brave things. Best scenario: I land a freelancing job as a photographer/film maker who travels and documents important culture issues. Worst Case Scenario: People hate my work for life.

Thank you SO MUCH for this video Marie, I watched it last year and it helped me a lot then. Now I found it again as I'm going through a difficult decision regarding my career and it helped even more! The first 3 "tests" you recommended clearly pointed me in the direction of saying "YES" to this very scary decision I've been contemplating. I realized it is DEFINITELY worth it to at least "work it" (in a low-risk way) with this decision in several ways and see how it feels to actually LIVE IT. And after using the tests in the video, I now have a clear step-by-step "work-it plan" that I'm going to follow! That feels so much better than having all of that in my head for months!! I swear I'm going to hang your phrase on a wall in my apartment "Clarity comes from engagement, not thought". I should remember that more often!

LOVED THIS EPISODE!!!! :D Thank you Marie and Team Forleo!

This is incredibly useful information and I so appreciate it!!! Marie- you are amazing!!!

Thank you Marie! You just helped me make a huge decision, and I feel great about it. Thank you thank you thank you xxx

Still relevant, 6 years on. Thanks Marie and Team Forleo!

Yaaaasss! Work that Missy reference! Great tips, Marie. Keep doing your thing....because we need your special gift.

You're an amazing woman...Thank you for the good advice 😊 Bless you

I have watched dozens of your awesome, inspiring videos, and I have never bothered commenting online on any video on youtube before, but just wanted to let you know this was my favourite video of yours! 🌷It was perfect. Thx for what you do!

loooved it! Just the perfect combination of comedy and inspiration

Hi Marie. This video is amazing! It reminds me of when I was considering leaving my corporate job to become a professional organizer! First I did some snooping around with colleagues through a survey I created. Then I took an online course on entrepreneurship. Last, I experimented with family and friends, pretending I was a professional organizer so I could see the results. Well, everything was positive, so I made the leap quite boldly. Eleven years later, I present all kinds of organizing tips to groups and clubs (organizing papers, space, time, money, holiday planning, first baby, estate liquidation, etc.) You are awesome!!!

This is by far the best episode !! thanks a lot ♥

I love the silliness. The practices a extremely helpful. specifically the last one for me. I tend overthink before I even do anything. Specifically focusing on worse case scenarios.

Thank you Marie! ❤️

Amazing video, loved it! I'm always so impressed with how well you blend silly with professional.

Thank you! This was really helpful!

This lady is sooooo... everything!

this was a really great video and solid advice, thank you!

This is "bookend the future", the best and worst scenario. Also, "ooching", from the book, Decisive. Great sharing!

Thank you!

love this, thank you

Thanks Marie!

Great video Marie, thank you 🙂💙

This is literally the most helpful video or even advice I have ever had!!! I will def. try these steps and share it here. Thank you so much! You are the best😆💕

Marie, you are such a special soul. I love you and your energy, creativity and plain awesomeness!!! Thanks for everything you do for the world, we certainly need the special giftS that you have! ;-)

First test and I already hit the like button! This is very helpful, thank you! 😊

I JUST LOVE MARIE FORLEO

Thankx so much Gr8 tips 👌

Thank you for this

Thank you so much

Been racking my head about leaving NYC. Will try this and test my potential new town! Brilliant

I recently had to decide if it was best to leave a job. I am a natural strategist and thought through everything...what sealed it you ask? When I realized my health was being brought down...losing 7lbs in 1 week because of not eating from stress, dreading everyday and not being able to sleep...I said to myself the worst that could happen is I stay and continue down this path. The best is I leave and keep my sanity and health and move on to a new job. I'm going to Ireland in March and am taking these few weeks to RELAX! Also, I have other things in my favor to deal with that job so it may pay off in the long run anyway.

That last part. Haha... always loved how you take things on, Marie. Attitude is everything. Ratatatatatatata tata....hehehe 😊👍🏼

This is such a great video along with your Missy Elliott video. Thank you for all you do. Be great 👍 😁

Very well put!!!! Thank You!!!! 😊 💗💗💗 your body doesn't lie!!!😉😉😉

Very, VERY USEFUL advice! Thank you, Marie!

Love this!

Clarity comes from engagement not thought. Got it!

Good advice. Little did I know that this is the path I use when I make big decisions. Nice to hear it in an organized methodology. It should help down the road when I struggle because I forgot one of the tests and am mulling over a decision. #Fearnothing

Amazing insight as usual!

Thank you so much I really needed it... I'm thinking of getting into styling career and finding an internship but I also need to finish my degree of fashion design which i failed the last year due to mental issues and extreme self doubt but I need to decide whether I want to take the last year up again and get the degree and I'm very anxious and scared and all the memories of that year come and i feel like i wanna go to sleep.. if at all there was a way I could just be more excited and b strong and just do it.. but I sometimes think will I b really able to do it...!! I'm 25 I'll be 26 (in july) when I start the third year... and I desperately need to work get a job and earn and be independent, my parents insult me every now and then (the source of self doubt) over this and it's too much to handle I've been through this shit since as long as I can remember It's alarming time and really stressful I DON'T KNOW what to do.. It is a passionate dream to be a designer and be in the industry... I can earn as a stylist and use that money to support my passion for designing or finish the damn degree.. I'm getting a diploma certificate for the two years I finished though... Don't know.. HELP...!!!!

Thank you, ❤️

I love your videos Marie!! (:

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing this advice Marie! While a good part of me does wish this video existed when I was an 18 yer old choosing my university degree, as you've triumphantly stated, " most things you can stop, evolve, or reverse." =)

Lol this is the best!! I love the Missy Elliot bit!! Fantastic content! Thanks so much!

Perfect advice Marie. :)

great video, thank you

Thanks Marie. Bless you from india...you have made things easy for me

spot on!

what a GREAT video!

Oh Marie, you make me laugh. Thanks for the advice

Thank you so much! I'm currently trying to find a new career, cause the current one isn't what I want to do for the rest of my life.

This is also great for controlling your reactions and feelings when life gets HARD. I just yesterday heard something scary (a loved one with a bad medical diagnosis, or something out of my control) my body goes into shock and my heart hurts (no kidding). Of course it's not healthy (or comfortable) but going through this THINKINGLY (is that a word? mine now!), writing it down, can really really help get back from PANIC BRAIN/BODY to Okay, what do we do now, and take control of things. Thanks, Marie.

The payoff/best case senerio for the series of videos I want to start making on my YT channel would be that I would be starting a really important dialogue in the creative community and help people start creating what they love again :D. I really loved tip #1 and taking cues from my body...that's how I've made all sorts of important decisions in my life ❤💗❤ Thanks Marie!

Thanks, Marie for this and your other free videos. So glad to have discovered your teachings at a turning point in my career via Sue Bee Zimmerman. I think of that old saying - when the student is ready - the teacher will appear. Sharpening my pencils and writing this good SH*T down. Kickin it in Canada - B

Helpful and entertaining.

I'm so glad I decided to finish this video all the way through this time LOL

I think this is a great video= Yes I agree - our bodies do tell us sometimes with feelings. Or if I hit a Wall of ---- sometimes that a sign .

i love this girl!

Omg I love you even more!!! Love missy Elliott!!! ❤️❤️❤️

She is full of wisdom.

Awesome. Heart based decision vs mind or logic based decision

Hahahaha you are amazing, thank you so mich💞

This is great! :)

Holy....snap....this LITERALLY is going to change my life starting NOW

This is a weird comment, but watching this reminds of an early scene in Fahrenheit 451 when Montag comes home and his wife is watching TV with her friends. Love the channel, just a weird thought.

love you Marie

Nice one =). Am thinking of quitting my Job by May but am afraid my business would not be matured enough by then. This video helped thanks once again

💯perfect

These rock!

2:49 Shakira says, "My hips don't liiiiie!" LOLz :D

this is great if you know your human design and are a sacral chakra authority - the yes/no will feel a lot more clear than others. If you're an emotional authority, that might go up and down throughout the month.

Love this episode! :-) *virtual_hugs*

lmaooooo u killed it.i loved it.great job .u gave great advice & made me laugh..

The gals got some "moooves" Missy Elliot styley! Amusing I did enjoy that. Was sceptical at first, but yep like to think this might help.

Worst and best case scenario are completely subjective. There are known unknowns and unknown unknowns we cannot know of. #1 makes sense and can be deeply intuitive/spiritual. Although I believe the BODY itself is nothing without the mind itself.

God i Love this woman. She is so funny and wise and genuine

I'm currently working with a brother where i manage everything but, now i have improved to a certain limit in life. Now, i want to enter into a new field he has no idea about, actually, i want to quit to work in a different field. I'm actually confused whether to move on or stay since its also a family business. i wish i would hear from you

Hi Marie, thank you so much for this! I myself like to do the following things as well: gather information, precisely state the decision, give this assignment to my subconsciousness and let the answer come to me. And in addition to your 'try and find out'-suggestion: make the decision smaller, break it down into actionable items and see along the way (of doing). Have fun everyone! Regards, Sousan Tam

Hey Marie, I would love to see one comfortable episode of MarieTV with you chillin on a couch in sweats or something. Would be cool!

The last tip was not touched by many of the videos that i have watched so far ! Great tip!! Since you have 666K subscribers, let me subscribe to change the number to a least beastly number. lol

Your hair ... it's omg :)