EP260: The Hidden Costs of Decision Fatigue: Why Contractors Struggle and How to Fix It

How many decisions have you already made today? In the contracting world, it never stops — hiring, scheduling, change orders, client questions, pricing adjustments. By the end of the day, your brain feels fried. And that mental exhaustion? It’s not weakness, it’s decision fatigue.

In this episode, Brad talks about:

• Understanding why we make poor decisions later in the day.
• Definition of Decision Fatigue and its impact on contractors
• Mental depletion from constant problem-solving and lack of structure.
• Underpricing jobs, avoiding hard conversations, and impulsive purchases.
• Financial, leadership, and personal costs associated with decision fatigue.
• Standardizing processes, creating decision windows, and empowering your team to make decisions.
• Moving from being the problem-solver to a leader who delegates effectively

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