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Decisions about
Business.

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Business Overview
50%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
176
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Business Regret Curve

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Launched new exchange

I opened a new exchange with 5 dual-listed companies

Regret Level2/10

Blamed AI for massive layoffs

I blamed AI for Block's massive layoffs, but it was a poor excuse

Regret Level3/10

Spent $100 on small business investment

Investment yielded high ROI, exceeded expectations

Regret Level1/10

Underestimated business expenses

I didn't plan for unexpected expenses like shipping and taxes

Regret Level7/10

Started online business at 14, inconsistent and lost

Wasted 2 years with no results, then 1 sale, business died

Regret Level8/10

Pricing low reduces perceived value

Pricing too low attracted wrong customers

Regret Level8/10

turned into a serious business

grew beyond a side project

Regret Level5/10

Investing in AI research

My AI investment is now profitable

Regret Level1/10

SBA increased guaranty to 90% on International Trade Loans

Lenders now exposed to 10% risk, expanding credit appetites

Regret Level1/10

starting own staffing company

Moved to US, started own staffing company

Regret Level2/10

Finding the right audience

I struggled to identify my target audience

Regret Level8/10

Fired entire HR team

Problems disappeared after firing HR team

Regret Level5/10

Using SaaS tools for client outreach

Received mixed advice on SaaS tools for client outreach

Regret Level7/10

Investing in nuclear energy

I decided to invest in Oklo's nuclear power project, which received DOE approval for its safety design.

Regret Level2/10

Choosing between business loan and investor contributions

I'm still deciding on the best option for my general contracting company

Regret Level7/10

starting a small outsourced call center

Failed to get initial clients despite efforts

Regret Level8/10

Scale software development product

Found significant financial savings with client

Regret Level2/10

Opening a retro McDonald's chain

I considered opening a retro McDonald's chain

Regret Level1/10

Built AI system for sales outreach

Monitors podcasts, extracts strategic initiatives, updates CRM

Regret Level2/10

Building high-ticket low-volume business

Struggled to find clients as solo consultant

Regret Level6/10