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The Pressure Decision: How to think clearly when the stakes are high and the clock is running
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- You Might Try This
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- Jun 1, 2026
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- 1880
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Summary
When the pressure is on and the clock is ticking, most leaders don’t rise to the level of their best thinking, they fall back on instinct. In this episode of You Might Try This , Cade Cowan and Stacey Philpot break down what actually happens in high-stakes decision-making moments, and why even experienced leaders can make poor calls under pressure. What You’ll Learn: • why pressure causes even smart leaders to make worse decisions • how your brain’s “system one” thinking takes over under stress • the difference between one-way and two-way decisions and why it matters • how to interrupt reactive thinking with simple, practical questions • how to build a stronger “pattern library” for better decision-making over time Chapters 00:00 How pressure impacts decision-making 04:49 System 1 vs. System 2 thinking 08:49 Stress, physiology, and leadership 13:21 One-way doors and two-way doors 18:13 Emotional pattern matching under pressure 22:23 Three tools for better decisions To learn more about us and the podcast, visit youmighttrythis.com and check us out on social media @youmighttrythis