How To Overcome Analysis Paralysis and Stop Over-Thinking Decisions You Need To Make

Doing your due diligence in collecting information to inform any decision is a smart thing to do, but sometimes things can go off the rails. “Analysis Paralysis” is a state of mind where you can’t stop weighing the pro’s and con’s of a decision and get caught in an infinite loop of questioning the choice you need to make. Not making decisions in a timely manner can have negative consequences so finding a way though the over-thinking that causes “analysis paralysis” is an important skill for any creative professional or entrepreneur to develop.

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Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on how to build successful brands for themselves or for the clients they serve.
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