Decisions That Count
4. High-Stakes Startup Decisions: How Do You Avoid Failure? with Jeremy Au
07 Mar 2025
Ever feel like your brain's just hit its limit? Dive into the science of decision fatigue with Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle O’Brien on Decisions That Count! In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Jeremy Au, a force of nature in the tech and startup world. As the COO of Lucence, a cutting-edge biotech AI startup revolutionizing cancer detection, and the host of the top-rated "Brave Southeast Asia Podcast," Jeremy juggles high-stakes decisions daily. This Harvard MBA, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and former VC brings a wealth of experience and insights to our discussion on mastering decision-making in a world of constant cognitive overload.In this episode, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle explore:The science of decision fatigue: Discover what it is, how it impacts us, and why it's so prevalent in today's world.Jeremy's journey: Learn how Jeremy, COO of a leading biotech AI startup and host of the Brave podcast, navigates decision fatigue in his high-pressure environment.Practical strategies: Gain actionable insights on enhancing focus, prioritizing tasks, and achieving peak performance in a distracted world.The role of emotions and mentorship: Understand how to acknowledge and manage emotions in decision-making and the importance of seeking guidance from mentors.AI and the future of decision-making: Explore the impact of AI on our choices and how it will shape our future.Key takeaways:Decision fatigue is a growing issue in modern society.It's not the same as mental fatigue; you can feel awake yet still experience decision fatigue.The average person makes approximately 35,000 decisions daily.Decision fatigue can lead to decision avoidance or default decision-making.Parenting decisions are often seen as more straightforward compared to professional decisions.Acknowledging emotions in decision-making can help mitigate decision fatigue.Context switching in professional roles can exacerbate decision fatigue.Mentorship plays a crucial role in navigating complex decisions.Experience can make previously hard decisions easier over time.Understanding the emotional weight of decisions is key to effective decision-making.Asking questions is crucial in a rapidly changing environment.Irreversible decisions often carry more weight than reversible ones.AI is transforming how we make decisions in business.Chapters00:00 Introduction05:00 The Impact of Decision Fatigue on Personal and Professional Life12:20 Navigating Decision Fatigue in Parenting17:43 The Role of Emotion in Decision Making25:37 The Importance of Mentorship in Decision Making28:34 The Power of Questions in Personal Growth29:57 Navigating Decision-Making: Reversible vs. Irreversible32:25 The Emotional Weight of Decision-Making35:31 Slicing Decisions for Better Outcomes40:43 AI's Impact on Decision-Making49:16 Innovations in Cancer DetectionConnect with Jeremy AuJeremy's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyau/ Website: http://www.bravesea.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyAu podcasts.apple.com/podcast/brave-dynamics/id1506890464Don't let decision fatigue control your life! Subscribe to Decisions That Count for weekly episodes featuring experts and high-achievers sharing their strategies for overcoming cognitive overload and achieving peak performance.#decisionfatigue #cognitiveoverload #decisionmaking #neuroscience #peakperformance #mentalclarity #focus #productivity #mindfulness #biohacking #gaming #esports #business #athletics #academics #mentalresilience #cognitivefunction #bra optimization #habitformation #stressmanagement
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