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The problem with optimizing our lives (w/ Barry Schwartz and Coco Krumme)
WorkLife with Adam Grant
The Costs of Maximizing Efficiency and Optimization
This chapter discusses the negative consequences of constantly striving for the best in every aspect of life. The speakers explore the mental exhaustion and dissatisfaction that can come from maximizing and argue for the benefits of satisficing. They also discuss the societal pressure to constantly optimize and its impact on our well-being.
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