How tiny Choices works
Begin with loose possibilities or go straight to a comparison. The method helps you notice what matters without pretending every reason has equal meaning.
Start where you are
When the options are unclear
Capture possible places, plans, names, or directions without evaluating them. Reorder the cards, then select the ideas you want to carry into a decision.
When the options are known
Write the question, add one or more options, and give each option its own pros and cons. You can also use a single option for a yes-or-no choice.
The full flow
Start a brainstorm when you do not know your options yet. Add one idea per card, edit freely, and drag cards into a useful order.
Select at least two brainstorm ideas and make a decision. The chosen ideas become options in the same order. Your original brainstorm stays saved.
Add pros and cons to each option. The plain counts show how much is on each side; they do not decide for you.
Star the few reasons that feel most important. The main comparison is starred pros versus starred cons, even when the full lists are different lengths.
Use the ... menu to mark a reason as practical and add a small next step. Next steps stay secondary to the comparison.
The wheel is a prompt, not a verdict. Choose how its slices are calculated, spin, and notice your reaction to the result.
Reading the result
The starred result is 2 vs 1. Unstarred reasons remain visible for context, but they do not change this key-reason comparison. The comparison table also offers a broader score: regular pros add 1, regular cons subtract 1, starred pros add 3, and starred cons subtract 3.
Still unsure?
Every option always keeps at least one slice, including an option with a zero or negative balance. An option’s chance is its slices divided by all slices.
1 starting slice + starred pros − starred cons, with a minimum of 1.
1 starting slice + starred pros. Cons do not change the odds.
1 starting slice + all pros − all cons, with a minimum of 1.
1 starting slice + every pro. Cons do not change the odds.
Every option gets exactly 1 slice.
Close options get equal chances for a fresh perspective.
Small controls
Reorder ideas, options, and reasons by dragging their handles. Focus a handle and use arrow keys when available.
More opens secondary actions such as practical next steps, keeping the main view calm.
Star quickly with ⌘/Ctrl + B after selecting a reason.
tiny Choices is inspired by the pros-and-cons exercise in Special Topics in Being a Human by S. Bear Bergman, illustrated by Saul Freedman-Lawson. The app extends that starting point with brainstorming, multiple options, saved work, practical next steps, and an optional wheel.
Special Topics in Being a Human · Arsenal Pulp Press USGS · Values, alternatives, and uncertainty