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Episode 3186:
Nick Maggiulli explores how the relentless pursuit of optimization, whether in finances, health, or daily decisions, can lead us astray from what truly matters. Using the Iowa Gambling Task as a metaphor, he reveals how life’s value often lies in its uncertainty and imperfections, urging us to prioritize meaningful progress over marginal gains.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/why-you-shouldnt-optimize-your-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"Once you remove the uncertainties of life, you can almost always find a better option that you could have chosen instead."
"It’s optimization all the way down."
"You start to live the life of a stranger. You eat the food of someone else, wear the clothes of not-you with kids that are more attached to their nanny than to you."
Episode references:
Iowa Gambling Task (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_gambling_task
Ramit Sethi - I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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