Have you ever felt stuck in an endless loop, going round and round, up and down, agonizing over a decision? I sure have. In fact, just this past week, I’ve been wrestling with my next big thought leadership focus. After pouring my heart into BlindSighted, I gave myself a brief sabbatical, and now… what’s next?
If you’ve ever found yourself analyzing a decision from every angle, only to switch back and forth endlessly, here’s why: Your left hemisphere—the logical, data-driven side of your brain—is in a tug-of-war with your right hemisphere—the intuitive, big-picture, and, frankly, more insightful side. The problem? Society overvalues logic, leaving intuition with a gag order.
That’s why I developed one of my most powerful tools early in my career—the Value Decision Matrix. This gem reconciles left-brain math with right-brain wisdom, making even the toughest decisions clear. My wife, my family, and I use it for everything—from vacation plans to home moves to business ventures.
Why It Works Like Magic
It does the algebra for you. Some decisions involve complex trade-offs your brain simply can’t compute alone. The Value Decision Matrix handles the impossible math, so you don’t have to.
It prevents fights. No, really! I call it the Pre-Conflict Predictor & Fight Avoider. When you use this with your significant other, you’ll spot friction points before they turn into heated debates. When we built our new home, we ran this exercise with our builder, pinpointing potential conflict zones before they became headaches.
It reveals where you’re out of alignment. The tool ranks your options, not just by preference but by priority. And here’s the kicker: The real magic isn’t in what it tells you to do—it’s in what it tells you to ignore. Suddenly, your brain stops wasting energy on the bottom-tier choices, and your right hemisphere can finally step in and say, Great! Now let’s pick from the best.
A Case in Point
A few years ago, my dear friends Sheila and Patty had been debating their living situation for two years—should they move? Build? Live on a cruise ship? Round and round they went. Finally, I stepped in: We’re solving this. Now.
They laughed. You can’t do it, Rich—we’ve been at this forever.
Challenge accepted. I walked them through the Value Decision Matrix. In minutes—minutes—the choice was clear. And guess what? Their real conflict wasn’t even about the house—it was about their dog’s living situation! Once they saw that, they made a confident decision and moved forward with clarity.
One of My Most Powerful Consulting Tools
This is one of the primary tools I use with my consulting clients—and I’ve seen it help people navigate out of Hades’ Hot Hell situations, where every choice feels impossible.
Whether you’re making a high-stakes business move, restructuring a company, or simply trying to figure out your next career step, this tool brings clarity, confidence, and decision-making freedom.
Try It for Free
This tool has saved me (and my friends) countless hours of indecision, stress, and circular conversations. And I want to gift it to you—for free.
Use it for your next vacation, career move, or any major life decision. You’ll find it waiting for you right here: richchristiansen.com/value-decision-matrix-tool
Wishing you clarity, confidence, and values-driven decisions ahead!
All my best,
Rich
