As entrepreneurs, most of us are rational optimists; we believe in our businesses, we believe in our teams, and despite occasional crises of confidence, we believe we’re the right ones to lead our organizations to success.

As precious as every project is, entrepreneurs often need to step away from their ventures for long periods of time. Sometimes, it’s to start a new company or explore other amazing opportunities. Or, maybe it’s just for a long, well-earned vacation overseas.

According to The Bridge Group, the average sales rep makes 46 calls each day. That’s a lot of time on the phone, and if those calls aren’t going out to qualified leads, it can feel like a massive waste of time.

When faced with choices, some people are swift and decisive. Others are at the opposite end of the scale, becoming cognitively crippled in the face of a decision. But wherever you fall, chances are you're not exactly armed with an arsenal of decision making tools. There's the age-old tactic of making a pros-and-cons list, and that's the entire stockpile.