b"YOUR SUCCESS IS BASED ON COMMON SENSE Goodjudgmentinvolvesconsideringtheconsequencesofone'sdecisions, thinkingbeforeactingandspeaking,andhavingthetoolstomakegood decisions in various situations.In order to make sound decisions, you need to break down the elements of the decision you are facing in your head. Consider your goals, the alternatives, the likely consequences of your decision, and any potential trade-offs. Evaluate the uncertainties and all the risks that accompany your decision in a logical and coherent process. This process should help clarify the decision and point the way to the right choice.Reframe the problem you're facing if you're still struggling to make a decision. Take the time to list the potential pros and cons, or it could be a more in-depth analysis.Reformulateyourthoughtprocessusingnewwordarrangements, different formulations, and new points of attention.Ask other people you respect for their opinions, after describing the decision you're facing, to get some new insights. Also, if appropriate, talk openly about theprocesswithtrustedfamilymembersandfriends.Thiscanbe advantageous because another person can clarify a situation by offering an unexpected perspective. Germain Decelles383"