When you feel drawn to a solution in the first 5 minutes of a discussion, write it on a sticky note — then set it aside. Spend the next 15 minutes exploring at least two alternatives before you look at it again.
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Challenge With Curiosity
Pick one idea in a meeting that everyone seems to agree on. Ask: “What would need to be true for this to fail?” Frame it as genuine curiosity, not opposition.
Stay in the Search
The next time you feel the itch to decide, pause and say: “What haven’t we considered yet?” Give yourself one more round of exploration before committing.
Name Your Biggest Bet
Write down the one assumption your current project depends on most. Now ask yourself: “If this turned out to be wrong, what would I do differently?”