How often do you poll your friends, crowdsource advice, or wait for reassurance before making a decision?
It feels smart and responsible, but every time you outsource your instincts, you weaken your own decision-making reflex.
Most of us think we’re gathering wisdom when we ask everyone what to do next.
But beneath the questions is a quieter plea: “Please make sure I don’t mess this up.”
In this episode, Shannon D. Smith—Certified Professional in Talent Development and creator of Get Untrapped™—shares how she learned to stop outsourcing her choices and start trusting her own voice.
You’ll hear:
The subtle ways fear disguises itself as “getting input”
Why we seek permission from people who can’t live our outcomes
How to rebuild decision confidence when validation feels safer than clarity
