How To Make Fast and Accurate Decisions | The OODA Loop

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🗓️ 25 June 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Triple H didn’t just dominate in the ring, he learned how to read a room, shift direction in real time, and lead an entire industry by listening closely.

In this episode, we unpack the surprising psychology behind his success and explore how the powerful mental model known as the OODA loop (Observe. Orient. Decide. Act.) can help anyone make faster, smarter decisions under pressure.

We also explore how great leaders don’t chase control, they build awareness, stay flexible, and move with purpose. From the energy of the arena to the dynamics of boardrooms and creative endeavors, real-time feedback is the key to sustained high performance.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in indecision, overwhelmed by input, or unsure how to respond in fast-moving moments, this episode offers a blueprint.

It’s not about wrestling. It’s about reading the moment, and rising to it.

Listen to the full episode with Triple H: https://pod.fo/e/2c762a

Here is more information on the studies referenced:

John Boyd & The OODA Loop (referenced in Psych Safety), Col. John R. Boyd, USAF

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