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The problem with optimizing our lives (w/ Barry Schwartz and Coco Krumme)

WorkLife with Adam Grant

CHAPTER

The Dangers of Stopping the Search for the Best Option

In this chapter, they discuss the danger of stopping the search for the best option and the possibility of missing out on something better. They explore the mindset of maximizers who constantly seek the absolute best and the techniques they use to minimize regret. They also discuss the different types of tunnel vision and how focusing on finding the best option can blind you to other important aspects of the decision-making process.

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