No lo pienses tanto: Guía para tomar decisiones sin darle tantas vueltas

by Joseph Nguyen, Juan Antonio Rojas (Narrator)

¿Y SI DEJARAS DE DARLE VUELTASA LA TOMA DE DECISIONESY CONFIARAS EN TI DE NUEVO?

Tu cerebro está hecho para sobrepensar al momento de tomar decisiones, no porque haya algo mal contigo, sino porque te importa elegir la opción correcta.

Si alguna vez te has sentido perdido ante la toma de una decisión, atrapado en un espiral infinito de “¿y si...?”, incapaz de dejar de analizar cada opción hasta el cansancio, a pesar de los consejos que todo el mundo te ofrece… este libro es la ruta de escape.

El método TRUST es la guía para tomar decisiones paso a paso, que te revela, con una claridad notable, lo que debes hacer.

Sal de ese bucle de pensamientos a las 3:00 a. m.

Detén la parálisis de análisis en minutos

Transforma el miedo en libertad psicológica

Corta de tajo las ataduras de las decisiones pasadas

Con más de 70 pautas de journal y 20 experimentos de toma de decisiones miniatura, desarrollarás la confianza necesaria para elecciones más valientes y alineadas con tus objetivos, sin ansiedad.

Este libro no es para arreglar tu mente, sino para liberarla. No necesitas más consejos, necesitas recobrar la confianza.

Este libro no te obliga a actuar, te recuerda cómo escuchar aquella voz que ya la tuya.

Please This audiobook is in Spanish.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology, Audiobook, Personal Development, Mental Health, Personal Growth

Audible Audio

Published March 17, 2026

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

can’t decide how I feel about this book.

says a lot about how it failed to achieve what the title sets out.

[Dr. B · Rating 2 out of 5]

This could’ve easily been a blog post instead of a full book!

I really wanted to like this book, but the constant repetition drove me crazy. While the tone is friendly and easy to read, there’s very little real value. If you’re looking for something short and to the point, this isn’t it.

[Amanda NEVER MANDY · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Your peace does not need to be sacrificed for someone else’s comfort.”

I didn’t love the journaling/worksheet shit, but I loved everything else. It is a bit repetitive, and it doesn’t need to be as long as it is. I know many will gripe about those things.

I would recommend this book to experienced self-helpers looking for a voice to reassure them that they are on the right path. It really is that hard to make yourself a priority. People like to fight against it and make you feel awful for the decisions that you make. Stay true. I promise it is worth it.

“Those who truly love you want your authentic happiness, not your compliance.”

Three stars to a book that gave me the boost I needed.

[Jess the Shelf-Declared Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very basic, cursory glance into taking a step back, practicing some breathing techniques, and thinking objectively before making a decision. It wasn't anything profound, but I did still enjoy the audiobook.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. It’s a short but insightful read that encouraged me to take a closer look at how and why I make the decisions I do, and what’s influencing that process. I found myself highlighting 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 statements that genuinely resonated with me.

Yes, there’s some repetition throughout, but that didn’t bother me at all. In fact, I think there’s real value in it. Sometimes hearing the same ideas phrased in different ways helps them truly sink in.

The bulk of the book (about 60%) is dedicated to guided worksheet space, walking you through the TRUST decision-making framework. The same exercise is repeated 50 times, allowing you to apply it to multiple real-life decisions, big or small. The final section includes low-stakes exercises to practice making choices with less pressure, which I found really helpful.

Overall, I found this book both practical and grounding. Joseph offers a gentle, self-aware approach that brought me a lot of clarity and awareness around my own decision-making habits.

Special thanks to the author, NetGalley, and Authors Equity for the gifted copy

[Heather Daughrity · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first third of this book receives five stars. The pages are full of gentle yet firm guidance on why we choose based on fear and simple ways to change our mindset. I found much of the information and instructions to be inspiring and helpful.

The second third of the book is mostly workbook pages the reader is intended to use daily, weekly, or whenever a difficult decision pops up in their lives. This section contains a lot of repeated information from the first third of the book. Roughly half of these "worksheets" are the same exact preface and questions, intended to be filled out as needed (there is also a QR code to download and print these worksheets).

While I found the information and guidance on the first third of the book useful, I was annoyed that so much of the book was simply repeated instructions and questions.

If you're looking for a short introduction followed by a workbook format, you might enjoy this one. If you're looking for deep psychological writing and scientific understanding of the curse of overthinking, look elsewhere.

[Olivia G · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5. Maybe I completely miss the point of self help books, but it feels like every one is like "lol don't actually worry about your anxiety babes 🤪." I actually took stuff away from this one but for so few pages, it acts like it can solve very very complex issues in such a simple manner. Maybe it can but (like most other self help books I've read recently) it seems to ignore how complicated the world can be. The author seems very nice so I feel bad giving it a mediocre review.

[Lydia Maxwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book contained some good truths in it. However, I would not recommend this book to someone who is pretty self-aware. Also, it was a bit too new age for me.

[Morgan Reese · Rating 4 out of 5]

So short so it was like why not read this and I think it’s got a lot of good little nuggets of wisdoms or whatever in there about reframing overthinking and I think if you owned a copy, looked at it consistently and did the exercises it would help a lot but I’m not doing all that I just wanted to see what this book was about. if I fall into a pit of overthinking later in life I’ll know to come back to this book 📖 👍

[Oz Lubling · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book pure gold. The message is profound and applicable to some many people I know. I think the point of this being a book and not a blog post is so you can use it as a reference time and time again. I definitely plan to do that. highly recommended!

[Elisabeth Aubut · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short book offers helpful insights, although not revolutionary, into how fear and perfectionism lead overthinkers to struggle with decision-making. I appreciated the reminder that clarity often comes after we start moving through small, imperfect decisions, as well as the practical tools and self-talk prompts at the end. The reframing of “good” and “bad” outcomes was also helpful, acknowledging that difficult paths can be blessings in disguise. Though written from a secular, humanistic perspective, it still encouraged me to reflect on trusting God more in the outcomes of my imperfect decisions.

[Snezana Cook · Rating 1 out of 5]

It is obvious this book is largely written using AI, so much so I gave up reading it after a few chapters. I find it ethically and intellectually insulting to pass off such work as one’s own without full disclosure that it has been heavily assisted by AI. Besides which I abhor the generic AI tone so prevalent in many pieces of writing. It is a pity because I think the author may have a few useful ideas.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The audio book was good, very short book and included an interview with the author. However, nothing really new or profound IMO.

[Krystal Myrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it a lot better in physical form. Do I think it will help me make decisions? Meh. Will I remember things from it? Yes, possibly. I am glad to have reread it.

[Abby Fergz · Rating 2 out of 5]

A couple of good points but mostly other peoples quotes and long repetitive lists.

[Anthony Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed my perception on critical thinking

[Aagje Trompert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Veel open deuren. Moest er alleen even doorheen lopen

[Billy Claunch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page 1 - 64 was great, the rest was an in-depth workbook of self-analysis about how and why you overthink, which I did not complete. So, I guess maybe I’m not an over-thinker overall? I’ll give that some thought. Seriously though the first 64 pages were fantastic and worth getting the book. I will likely read them again.

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Acabo de cerrar este libro y siento que, por primera vez, mi mente finalmente se quedó en silencio. No es el típico libro de autoayuda con pasos lógicos y aburridos; Joseph Nguyen te habla como un amigo que te ve agotada de tanto pensar y te dice: "Ya puedes soltar eso, el problema no eres tú, es el ruido".
Lo que más me voló la cabeza es cómo Joseph desmenuza nuestra relación con el pensamiento. Él plantea una verdad que duele pero que libera: no sufrimos por nuestras circunstancias, sino por lo que pensamos sobre ellas. A través de sus páginas, vas entendiendo que la "parálisis por análisis" no se cura pensando más, sino aprendiendo a entrar en ese estado de "no-pensamiento" donde vive la intuición pura.
La narrativa del libro te lleva por un viaje de autodescubrimiento donde los "villanos" son esos miedos que disfrazamos de prudencia. Joseph explica que cuando intentamos tomar una decisión basados en el miedo al futuro o el arrepentimiento del pasado, siempre vamos a fallar, porque estamos decidiendo desde una ilusión. Me encantó cómo detalla que nuestras mejores decisiones —esas que cambian la vida— siempre aparecen cuando dejamos de forzar la respuesta y permitimos que la claridad llegue sola.
Un detalle que me marcó fue su explicación sobre la "sabiduría innata". Todos la tenemos, pero la tenemos enterrada bajo mil capas de "debería" y expectativas ajenas. Al final, el libro no trata de enseñarte a elegir entre la opción A o B, sino de enseñarte a confiar en que, elijas lo que elijas, tienes la capacidad de navegar cualquier resultado. Es una invitación a dejar de vivir en el "qué pasaría si" y empezar a vivir en el presente.
El cierre es una liberación total. Joseph te deja con la sensación de que ya no necesitas ser una experta en logística para vivir tu vida. Entendí que la paz mental no es el resultado de tomar la decisión correcta, sino la base necesaria para poder decidir. Me voy de este libro sintiéndome mucho más ligera, con menos listas de pros y contras y con mucha más confianza en mi propia voz.
Si sientes que tu cabeza es una radio que no se apaga nunca, por favor, lee a Joseph Nguyen. Es el manual de instrucciones para recuperar tu cordura que nadie nos dio al nacer. 💛

[Sam Grimm · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful, reassuring read for overthinkers. The concepts are easy to understand, and the exercises are practical and useful. It’s the kind of book I can easily refer back to when I start overthinking decisions.

[Sadie Glassford · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t know it was mostly a workbook… a little misleading. Plus, if you’re a little self aware, you probably have done some of these exercises already without having to be prompted. I’d say read Nguyen’s first book, and stop there.

[Lia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick and useful guide. Audiobook also has a podcast at the end with the author.

[Cecilia Lopez · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️

las primeras 60 pgs están muuuy buenas, para mi gusto le hubieran agregado más de eso porque el resto es como un workbook y si no lo haces en el momento luego da hueva

[Darren Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up at the airport as I'm a serial over thinker. Enjoyed reading the initial chapters - there are lots of memorable quotes, however, it does become very repetitive and over half the book is worksheets/exercises - probably didn't need to be that long, or expensive! It is a nice hardback book but 17 GBP was steep

[Sarah Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I decided to dislike this book without overthinking it or losing my mind.

For those new to self help it might have value but there’s a lot of recycled material in it for the seasoned reader.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Will · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nguyen correctly points out that the root to overthinking is fear, and specifically the fear of what others think of us. I think his diagnosis is close to target. His prescription is less helpful. He slips when he asserts that the cost of trying to make everyone else happy is your own happiness. This may be fine, but he takes it down its logical course to do things that makes one happy and to trust one's own emotions and intuition. The framework he provides reinforces his conclusion. I don't think it is a reasonable one because it basically is a repackaging "follow your heart" and similar bad advice which leads down the road of narcissism and selfishness.

[Peter Wood · Rating 1 out of 5]

This has to rank as one of the most useless books I have ever attempted to read.
The usual waffle at the start of a self help book to pad it out.
But the real issue I have is that according to the author our heart and intuition always knows what to do - fear stops us.

My example of why I found this advice useless:
My workshop is a mess - for many reasons it could do with tidying. But I have many interests and each time I reconfigure it, it doesn’t work as I cannot predict what I will be doing next.
Now to many people they will say - it is obvious. Not to me. I try logic. That has limited success. I have no intuitive or emotional solution.
We are all different and for many people, this book’s advice clearly works.
My mistake was forgetting that there are rarely simple solutions.

[Meg Henderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was fluff for me. No substance, and contradicted itself within the same chapter at times. I wanted more from this book - it’s “worksheet” type formats for the second half or so.

The bits on intuition too were just not helpful for me anyway. It’s sort of embed in the book philosophy too, ‘you’ll know what the right decision is.’ I enjoyed the stoic elements and the idea that you should base decisions on the life you want to create for yourself.

[Gleb Berloff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a genuinely life-changing book.
This had a decisive, and positive, impact on my wellbeing. I'm one of those people who indeed agonises over making decisions almost all of the time.
The foundational message of this book caused this agonising over making decisions to nosedive and has caused a significant reduction in my stress levels as a result. Additionally, the chapter on avoiding people pleasing and happiness was also life-changing.
Despite the low rating (which in my opinion is not justified), I can definitely say that so far, this is the self-help book that has had the biggest and most significant positive impact on my wellbeing.
The chapters are very brief, digestible, and easy to read, which is a bonus if you're stressed all the time!
Extremely highly recommended.