How to Use a Random Wheel to Make Better Decisions

Decision fatigue is real. A spinner wheel won’t replace judgment, but it can break superficial ties so you can save brainpower for bigger choices.

1. Define the Boundaries

List only acceptable outcomes. If eating sushi would ruin your night, don’t put it on the wheel. Randomness feels fun because you still control the inputs.

2. Add Context Notes

Before you spin, jot why each option earned a spot. When the wheel lands on “Plan A”, those notes remind you that it fit the budget and timeline.

3. Use Multiple Wheels

Try pairing the Should I Wheel with the Priority Picker. First, spin to see if a task deserves attention; second, spin to see when or how to tackle it.

4. Respect the Result (Most of the Time)

If you constantly re-spin, you defeat the purpose. Give yourself one veto token per day. Knowing you could opt out makes it easier to accept the outcome.

5. Capture Learnings

After the decision plays out, note whether the wheel helped. Over time you’ll discover which types of choices benefit from randomness (e.g., scheduling focus blocks) and which still require deep analysis.

Random wheels shine when all choices are “good enough.” Use them to gain momentum, reduce conflict, and keep teams from analysis paralysis.