Mastering Life Choices with Dr. Ali Asadi | The PEARL Model for Better Decision-Making | Dr. Foojan Zeine In this transformative conversation, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Dr. Ali Asadi, author of "Mastering Life Choices", to explore his groundbreaking PEARL Model — a powerful framework for evaluating decisions using both emotional and logical reasoning. Together, they uncover how to navigate difficult choices, manage risk, avoid emotional bias, and even how AI can assist (but not replace) your decision-making process. This episode is packed with practical tools, psychological insights, and real-life examples that will help you make more thoughtful, impactful decisions in all areas of life — relationships, career, health, and beyond. 📘 Order the Book: Mastering Life Choices – The PEARL Model 👉 Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLF9DP6 🔗 Connect with Dr. Ali Asadi 🌐 Website: aasadi.com 📞 Contact: +1 (310) 844-6735 ⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Ali Asadi & the PEARL Model 01:57 - What is the PEARL Decision-Making Model? 04:30 - Using Purpose as the Foundation of Your Decisions 07:16 - The Poker Analogy: Risk, Unknowns & Strategic Thinking 10:04 - Bias in Decision Making: Emotional vs. Rational Mind 13:02 - Evaluating Risk: Financial, Health, Relationship Impact 15:40 - Shiny Coin Syndrome: When Emotions Override Logic 18:22 - The Importance of Checklists (Lessons from Aviation) 21:02 - How to Factor in Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over 23:00 - Emotions vs. Logic: Self-Awareness in Choosing Wisely 25:00 - AI in Decision-Making: Tool or Danger? 28:45 - Why You Should Never Let AI or Others Decide for You 31:20 - The Dangers of Algorithmic Bias & AI’s Need to Please 34:00 - Real-Life Examples of Using AI for Decisions (Mattress & Real Estate) 36:00 - Learning from Past Decisions: Reflection & the Winner’s Curse 38:23 - Overcommitment: When to Stay the Course or Change Direction 40:00 - The PEARL Model as a Decision-Making Cycle 41:08 - Final Thoughts: Insight + Action = Real Power 42:00 - Where to Find the Book & Dr. Asadi Online 42:50 - Outro: Rate, Share, & Create an Amazing Life! 💡 What You’ll Learn: How to use the PEARL Model to break down complex decisions How emotions can enhance — or sabotage — your decision-making The psychological pitfalls of “shiny object syndrome” How checklists from aviation can be used in daily choices Why AI should support your decisions, not make them for you The role of reflection and learning from “wrong” decisions The importance of course correction and letting go of sunk costs 👤 About the Guest: Dr. Ali Asadi Dr. Asadi is a clinical psychologist and decision-making expert who developed the PEARL Model to help individuals and professionals make conscious, value-aligned life choices. His approach blends logic, emotion, risk analysis, and self-awareness into a powerful framework. 📘 Book: Mastering Life Choices: The PEARL Model Available on Amazon in print and digital formats. 🌐 Website: aasadi.com 📞 Phone: +1 (310) 844-6735 🎙️ About Dr. Foojan Zeine Dr. Foojan is a clinical psychologist, author, and host of the Inner Voice podcast and TV show. She is the developer of Awareness Integration Therapy, a comprehensive therapeutic model for emotional healing and personal development. 📲 Download the Foojan App for tools and exercises based on Awareness Integration Therapy. 🛎️ Like, Comment & Subscribe for more interviews and expert insights! 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, give it a thumbs up 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — we read every one 🔗 Share this episode with someone making a life decision 🎧 Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes 📚 Also Recommended: Awareness Integration Therapy by Dr. Foojan Zeine Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz #DecisionMaking #PersonalDevelopment #DrAliAsadi #MasteringLifeChoices #PEARLModel #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #TherapyTools #AIDecisionMaking #LifeChoices #FoojanZeine #PsychologyPodcast #Leadership #SuccessMindset
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