Put objectives, constraints and possible outcomes on the same page before making a decision.
Leave room for uncertainty
A learning journal can capture why an issue matters, which assumptions remain untested and what you still need to understand. It is a way to examine your reasoning, not a guarantee of results.
Three questions to keep
What do I know?
What still needs checking?
Which assumptions am I relying on?
Take your time and put thought before action. This article is for educational discussion.
References and further reading
The following original publications offer background on the concepts discussed here. They are separate from this article's editorial commentary.