This drawing shows a page from a notebook, with three headings and a simple table, presented as a possible example of using the ‘Plus, Minus, Interesting’ decision-making technique when thinking about going to college.
From left to right, the three headings read: Plus, Minus, Interesting.
There are two entries in the Plus column. These read: ‘Learn about computers (+5)’ and ‘Increase chance of getting different job (+2)’.
There are also two entries in the Minus column. These read: ‘Give up a regular social evening with friends (-2)’ and ‘Cost of course (-2)’.
There are three entries in the Interesting column. These read: ‘Might make new friends (+3)’, ‘Improve confidence in social situations (+4)’ and ‘Might feel “stupid” (-3)’.
The columns are then each totalled individually. The Plus column has a total of +7, the Minus column has a total of -4 and the Interesting column has a total of +4.
It is important to note that entries in the Interesting column may be positive or negative.