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You Only Live Once... So Commit

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Commitment and the Fear of Choices

This chapter explores the contradiction between the benefits of commitment for personal well-being and the tendency for individuals to remain indecisive in choosing their paths. It examines the emotional barriers, particularly fear, that contribute to irrational decision-making and afflict even the strongest supporters of commitment.

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