Making Better Decisions

This book provides leaders with practical strategies for navigating complexity and finding clear, effective solutions in both their professional and personal lives. It’s a results-driven guide to improving how you think, choose, and lead. Drawing on two decades of real-world leadership and consulting experience, Chris Ortiz introduces the "Seven Pillars of the Paint It Red Philosophy" — a practical framework designed to help readers avoid common decision-making traps, eliminate distractions, and drive meaningful outcomes. The Seven Pillars — Overcomplication, The Rake Theory, The Control Bias, The Five Closest People, Stoicism, The Process–People–Product Model, and Minimalism — address the mental, cultural, and structural patterns that often lead to poor choices. Through real-life stories, behavioral insights, and actionable strategies, Ortiz challenges readers to shift their mindset and strengthen their decision-making from the inside out. Each chapter helps you build the confidence and focus needed to make better decisions and follow through on them. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or trying to regain control of your personal direction, this book equips you with the tools to move forward with clarity and purpose.