How to Make Informed Business Decisions

How much weight you give each of these is up to you. As much as you might be uncomfortable in the role, you are the decision-maker in your art business. You must be able to discern what is right for you rather than relying on someone else to choose for you.

One criterion is not necessarily more important than the rest, although I believe you always need to have the first one (your Why) before going forward. Other than that, you get to assign the level of importance to each one.

I have a little share here about bringing all of this together in order to make a final decision.

I have dipped my toes into studying the Human Design system. From my Human Design reading, I have learned that I make decisions by writing or talking. To myself or to others.

It made so much sense when I saw this on my Human Design chart. I can look back on key moments and situations in the past when the clarity came through writing or speaking.

Now I know I need to write in my journal or talk with someone else: a colleague, client, team member, or my husband. Weirdly, the other person doesn’t have to say a thing. I only need to articulate it.

I can’t tell you how helpful it was to see this tendency of mine confirmed.

According to Human Design, there aren’t a lot of people who make their best decisions the same way I do. The majority of people make decisions by trusting their gut. Others sit with the question and feel into it over time.

Fascinating stuff. It’s been so helpful to know my design, how I find my way through the world, how others, including clients, are wired, and how I relate to others. I know it’s not for everyone, but if you’re curious, you can go down the Human Design rabbit hole by visiting JovianArchive.com. If it’s your first encounter with Human Design, I encourage you to get a professional reading of your chart.

As an aside, I am a Projector for those of you who know about Human Design.

And even if you know how you best make decisions, there is still much to consider when you’re faced with a new opportunity. You have to have the facts even before you can call upon your gut, trust in how you feel over time, or, like me, discover through writing or speaking. You have to have the input, and that’s why you use the 8 considerations for taking on a new project.

This article was first published January 31, 2018. It has been updated significantly, with a podcast episode added, Original comments have been left intact.