“You don’t need more motivation. You need fewer decisions—and better defaults.”
If you find yourself constantly making decisions with no clear framework, you might benefit from the Decision Stack Framework.
- Second-guessing your goals,
- Procrastinating on daily actions, or
- Mentally exhausted by 3 PM…
…it’s not a lack of drive—it’s a lack of systems.
The Decision Stack Framework helps you eliminate friction, accelerate your execution, and act with clarity—not chaos.
This is your tool to build mental flow and operate like the disciplined, future-focused version of yourself.
What Is the Decision Stack?
It’s a layered approach to streamline how and why you make decisions—from the most foundational to the most tactical.
Imagine a 5-level pyramid:
- Identity
- Mission
- Principles
- Routines
- Micro-Decisions
You build top-down. You execute bottom-up.
The 5 Levels of the Decision Stack
1. Identity (Who You Are Becoming)
Ask:
“Who am I becoming?”
“What does this future version of me value, prioritize, and say no to?”
Use The Dark Side of Discipline (https://amzn.to/3Hmre2e) to reinforce the identity of a person who does hard things when it counts—not when it’s convenient.
Log your identity statements in Simpleology’s Dream Catcher and tag with:
- #core-self
- #discipline-anchor
- #identity-choice
2. Mission (Why You Exist Today)
This is not your “job.”
It’s your daily aim.
“What is my current top focus, outcome, or transformation goal?”
Whether it’s growing a business, restoring health, or becoming a better parent—your mission informs what matters today.
Use AI to refine it weekly:
“What’s the ONE goal I want to overdeliver on this week?”
3. Principles (How You Filter)
Here you define your personal heuristics.
Examples:
- “If it costs peace, it’s too expensive.”
- “If it’s not on my Daily Targets, it’s not real.”
- “I don’t trust my feelings when I’m tired.”
These principles act like rails to guide your mind when emotion or chaos tries to hijack it.
Build them intentionally. Store them in your Dream Catcher under a tag like #decision-principles.
4. Routines (When You Act)
Once you know what you value and how you filter, timing becomes everything.
Use Simpleology to install:
- A daily “Start My Day” habit
- Morning and evening check-ins
- Weekly planning (like the Weekly Reset Ritual)
- Time blocks for execution
Routines make decisions automatic, not dramatic.
5. Micro-Decisions (What You Do Now)
Now that your stack is aligned, you can answer:
“What matters most right now—and how can I do it faster?”
This is where AI prompts shine:
- “What’s the best next action to move my mission forward?”
- “Am I acting from clarity or from compulsion?”
- “What can I do in the next 5 minutes that aligns with my top 3?”
Your micro-decisions create your macro-results.
Why This Framework Works
When you operate from a defined stack:
- You reduce overthinking
- You eliminate irrelevant options
- You make decisions aligned with your higher self
- You accelerate flow state and reduce switching costs
This is how top performers automate clarity and stay in rhythm—without needing constant motivation.
How to Install Your Decision Stack Using AI
Each Sunday:
- Ask: “What is my current identity focus?”
- Review your mission for the next 7 days
- Refine your principles based on recent friction
- Audit your routines (keep/delete/optimize)
- Ask: “What do I need to pre-decide to remove friction this week?”
Create a Decision Stack Template in your Dream Catcher.
You’ll feel lighter, sharper, and more decisive within 48 hours.
Pair with Simpleology & The Dark Side of Discipline
Simpleology:
- Store your full Decision Stack
- Schedule Decision Audits
- Use “Start My Day” to embed level 5 daily
- Capture principles and filters in Dream Catcher
The Dark Side of Discipline:
- Fortify identity as your anchor
- Reframe resistance as a signal to return to the stack
- Understand that making hard decisions in advance creates energy, not drains it
Resources:
- Simpleology: https://snip.ly/Simpleology101
- The Dark Side of Discipline: https://amzn.to/3Hmre2e
