Be a Chooser, Not a Picker

Philip Lorenzo
Nov 8, 2024
1 min read

The way attention is managed can either alleviate or exacerbate the paradox of choice. By strategically directing attention to significant decisions and reducing the cognitive load of less important ones, individuals can improve their overall happiness and decision-making efficiency.

The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradox_of_Choice

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