How To Avoid Indecision

Steve Acho
Dec 18, 2024
1 min read

Analysis paralysis occurs when too many choices leave us unable to decide. Even after making a choice, research shows that having more options often leads to more regret, not less.

In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz suggests a simple solution:

1) Identify your key criteria.

2) Choose the first option that meets them.

“Good enough” is almost always good enough—and far better than endless indecision.

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