Phronesis essays
Guides for thinking clearly when life gets tangled.
Thoughtful, practical articles on hard decisions, ethics, and reflective self-trust — written to be useful before you need an answer fast.
How to Make a Decision When You Can't Decide
A practical four-step method for making a decision when you can't decide, including values conflict, regret minimization, deadlines, and worked examples.
Read articleShould I Stay in My Relationship or Break Up? A Decision Framework
A thoughtful framework for deciding whether to stay in a relationship or break up, including values, second-order consequences, future-self tests, and dealbreakers.
Read articleShould I Quit My Job? A Framework to Decide
A practical framework for deciding whether to quit your job, including values, second-order consequences, regret minimization, and financial runway.
Read articleHow to Make a Hard Decision When You're Torn
A practical guide to making a hard personal decision using values, second-order consequences, virtue ethics, and future-self reflection.
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