Making Decisions | How to Think Clearly, Act Intentionally, and Live by Your Values

About this episode

Jim Crider and Cade Grimm discuss how faith, psychology, and intentional planning influence decision-making.

Jim Crider and Cade Grimm unpack how faith, psychology, and intentional planning shape better decisions. From confidence and bias to biblical wisdom and daily habits, discover how to think clearly, act intentionally, and align every choice with what truly matters. What if the hardest part of making a good decision is realizing there's a decision to be made? In this episode of Intentional Living, Jim Crider and Cade Grimm dive deep into the art and psychology of decision-making — through the lens of faith, values, and practical wisdom. They explore how most people make choices without realizing it, how bias and emotion shape our thinking, and how aligning decisions with your values leads to clarity and peace. Drawing on research from Daniel Kahneman, Annie Duke, and Proverbs' call for wise counsel, Jim and Cade uncover how to recognize blind spots, manage decision fatigue, and use tools like premortems and Stop–Start–Continue to create more thoughtful action. Whether you're leading a business, planning your finances, or navigating life's daily choices, this conversation will help you think clearly, act intentionally, and live with purpose.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Crider

Guest: Cade Grimm

Topics covered

• decision-making
• intentional living
• faith and values
• psychology
• bias and emotion
• daily habits

Keywords

• decision-making
• intentional planning
• bias
• psychology
• faith
• values
• clarity
• emotional intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs

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