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Turning Mistakes Into Mastery: My Mission to Help You Decide Better

Decision Mastery was born from my desire to make better decisions—after experiencing the impact of too many poor ones.

But why focus on "mastery"?

Lawrence Yeo wrote:

"Mastery is the quest to improve yourself as an end in itself. Comparisons are not made with other people, but only with prior versions of yourself. You're not trying to become a better writer, musician, podcaster, (decision-maker), etc., to improve your standing amongst others. Rather, you're doing it to prove your potential by contributing everything you can to actualize that untapped resource.

Status is obtained by collecting attention, whereas mastery is achieved by refining intuition. Status is always relational, so external validation is a prerequisite to feeling secure.

Mastery, conversely, is gauged by your unique sense of progress which can only be derived from within."

This idea resonated deeply with me. Mastery isn’t about perfection or external validation—it’s about continuous growth and refining your ability to navigate complexity. It’s about becoming better than you were yesterday.

A career break gave me the time to reflect on the outcomes of my decisions—both those I made and those I avoided. Curiosity drove me to study how we decide: the frameworks we use, the role of uncertainty, ethical dilemmas, and how cognitive biases shape our thinking.

Surprisingly, no one teaches this stuff—despite its profound importance.

To process what I learned and confirm my understanding, I began writing articles that captured insights I needed to improve myself. Over time, this evolved into a growing collection of resources.

That’s what Decision Mastery is for—to share what I’ve learned and help others navigate the complex world of decision-making.

About Me

Hi, I'm Darren Matthews, the founder of Decision Mastery.

After years of grappling with the consequences of poor decisions in both my career and personal life, I took a step back to reflect on how we make choices—and why we so often get them wrong.

For much of my career, I experienced success. I climbed the corporate ladder, earning consecutive promotions and embracing the strategic decision-making responsibilities that came with leadership. Decision-making became a core part of my role, and I thrived on it.

But then, I made a rash decision—and paid the price.

The consequences were significant, altering everything for my family and me. That moment forced me to confront a profound realization: we aren't taught how to make decisions. No one explains how to evaluate choices effectively or how cognitive biases subtly shape our thinking. These gaps in knowledge can lead to costly mistakes.

A career break gave me the time to reflect deeply on the outcomes of my decisions—both those I made and those I avoided. Curiosity drove me to study decision-making frameworks, the psychology behind our choices, and how uncertainty and ethics play into it all. To process what I learned, I began writing articles—capturing insights that helped me improve my own decision-making.

Now, ten years on, I’m a little wiser. And I’ve realized that many others face the same challenges I did. That’s why I created Decision Mastery: to share my hard-won knowledge and help others navigate the complexities of decision-making.

Together, we can learn to make better choices—choices that lead to clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress.
The founder of Decision Mastery, Darren Matthews

Mission Statement

At Decision Mastery, our mission is to empower individuals with the tools, frameworks, and insights they need to make better decisions—decisions that lead to clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress in both personal and professional life.

Our Core Values

Clarity
: Simplifying complexity so decisions become actionable.
Integrity: Prioritizing ethical choices in all aspects of decision-making.
Growth: Viewing every decision as an opportunity for learning and self-improvement.
Curiosity: Encouraging exploration of new ideas and perspectives.
Empowerment: Equipping individuals with the confidence to navigate uncertainty.