As I watched Notre Dame’s lead of eighteen points slowly evaporate me, the backup quarterback from Florida State, methodically moved his team down the field and scored a touchdown.

I started to compare the two FSU quarterbacks, and it was simple.

The second one Makes Better Decisions.

Their quarterback who started the game is bigger, faster, and stronger, and I can see why the coach started him. He showed moments of promise, but followed it up with a costly error, leading to three-interceptions. Though, as fate would have it, his helmet came off during a play, causing him to sit out. In came the second quarterback; who immediately delivered a great pass. FSU’s coach kept him in, and with each play after that, it became evident that he made better decisions than the starting quarterback.

Make Better Decisions

How can you make better decisions?

  • Answer: Process information at a higher/faster level and read one book on an area you want to improve. There is a reason why most Fortune 500 CEOs read one book a week: they are often faced with making significant decisions.

When the second FSU quarterback came in, he read the defense at a faster rate, than the starting quarterback. He was more decisive and accurate with his passes.

How can you read more?

Here are some tips for getting started

  • Read two pages before you check your email
  • Set a timer for 10minutes and gradually build-up
  • Get up five minutes early before bed and read

Here are some of my book recommendations:

Executives: Good Strategy/ Bad Strategy by

Sales: Barking up A Dead Horse by Tom Belcher

Personal Development: Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins

 

By Eric Papp

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