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TS 20: When "Good Enough" Is Better Than Perfect
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How do we know when we should put in the effort to make the best choice, product, or decision, versus picking something that is simply “good enough?”
The answer is the mental model of maximizing vs. satisficing.
We Have Too Many Options for Unimportant ThingsIn The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz notes that as our options for every aspect of our lives have increased, so has the cognitive load of making decisions in everyday life.
It wasn’t hard to choose a shampoo 100 years ago — there were probably 5 brands. Now, you have an aisle of 100+ options to choose from. If you’re a maximizer at heart (like me), this abundance of choice will prompt you to spend a great deal of time evaluating the best shampoo for you.
Learn how to switch from over-analyzing all of your life decisions, which wastes mental energy, by satisficing those that aren't critical to your happiness.
Read the complimentary article at ThoughtStack.co.
33 episodes
TS 20: When "Good Enough" Is Better Than Perfect
Thought Stack: Design Principles, Mental Models, & Cognitive Biases
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Manage episode 180983494 series 1435866
How do we know when we should put in the effort to make the best choice, product, or decision, versus picking something that is simply “good enough?”
The answer is the mental model of maximizing vs. satisficing.
We Have Too Many Options for Unimportant ThingsIn The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz notes that as our options for every aspect of our lives have increased, so has the cognitive load of making decisions in everyday life.
It wasn’t hard to choose a shampoo 100 years ago — there were probably 5 brands. Now, you have an aisle of 100+ options to choose from. If you’re a maximizer at heart (like me), this abundance of choice will prompt you to spend a great deal of time evaluating the best shampoo for you.
Learn how to switch from over-analyzing all of your life decisions, which wastes mental energy, by satisficing those that aren't critical to your happiness.
Read the complimentary article at ThoughtStack.co.
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