| 1 | Analyze the situation | Break down the situation into smaller parts. |
| | | Separate important information from unimportant information. |
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| 2 | Determine your goals | Define your goals. |
| | | List your goals in order of importance. |
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| 3 | Consider your options | List your options. |
| | | Predict the consequences of each option. |
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| 4 | Make a decision | Choose the option most likely to reach your top goal. |
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| 5 | Examine the consequences | Observe what happens. |
| | | Did the events bring you closer to your goals? |