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

Worklife with Adam Grant

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The Cost of Optimization

This chapter explores the obsession with efficiency and its psychological toll on individuals, highlighting the pitfalls of perfectionism and the value of 'good enough.' Through personal anecdotes, the speakers critique the relentless pursuit of optimization and advocate for aligning actions with personal values over mere metrics.

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