The Decision Matrix — Worksheet

Step 1 — The decision as a sentence

Write it with a date, counterparty, and dollar amount if any.

Step 2 — Reversibility

Estimated cost to walk this back at 90d / 12mo / 24mo.

Door type: ☐ two-way ☐ one-way

Step 3 — Magnitude

Money at risk ___/10 · Calendar time ___/10 · Relationship weight ___/10

Step 4 — Information decay

☐ slow (months+) ☐ medium (weeks) ☐ fast (days)

Step 5 — Second-order effect

One year from now, this decision makes more likely: __________

Ten years from now: __________

Step 6 — Verdict

☐ Decide today ☐ Wait ≥ 1 week ☐ Do not sign this month