Deathbed Decision Framework

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The deathbed decision framework, also known as the regret minimization framework or the deathbed test, is a cognitive decision-making model used to evaluate choices by projecting oneself to the end of one's life. By looking back from a hypothetical deathbed perspective, individuals assess which path will minimize long-term regret and align best with their core values. This framework is widely popularized by figures like Jeff Bezos, who famously used it to decide to leave his Wall Street career and found Amazon.