List the points for and against a decision, give each one a weight from 1 to 5, and see which side comes out ahead once the weights are added up.
A plain pros and cons list treats every point as equally important, which rarely matches reality. One major downside, like a much longer commute, can easily outweigh several small upsides, like a nicer office kitchen. By assigning each point a weight from 1 to 5 before adding up the totals, this tool gives you a score that better reflects how much each point should actually influence the decision, while still leaving the final call to your judgment.
It is tempting to weight points to match the answer you already want; try rating them before you know the total.
Coming back to the list after sleeping on it often reveals a point you rated too high or too low.
Each point has a weight from 1 to 5. The tool adds up the weights on each side separately, so a few heavily-weighted points can outweigh many minor ones.
No, that defeats the purpose. Rate genuinely minor points low and points that would seriously affect the outcome high, so the total reflects what actually matters to you.
A close score usually means the decision is genuinely finely balanced, and other factors not captured in your list may be worth considering too.
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