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460 | Overthinking

The Minimalists

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Overthinking

This chapter explores the detrimental effects of overthinking on creativity and decision-making, highlighting how excessive planning can lead to inaction and analysis paralysis. Listeners share insights on maintaining a balance between spontaneity and structure, emphasizing experimentation over mere analysis. The discussion also touches on the beauty and challenges of magical thinking in the context of modern cognitive biases and limitless information.

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