
#686 - Dr Gad Saad - 8 Strategies For Avoiding A Life You Hate
Modern Wisdom
The Psychology of Satisficers and Maximizers
Satisficers prioritize meeting minimal thresholds of satisfaction in consumer search, while maximizers seek the top choice for maximum utility. Research suggests a link between maximizing, satisfying, and happiness. People with the same life circumstances can have varying levels of happiness based on their mindset. Maximizers set a high overall happiness score, while satisficers focus on achieving satisfactory scores in fundamental life pursuits.
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