Paradox of Choice. Are There Too Many?
Do you have too many choices in your life? Is it confusing and making you feel distressed?
In 2005, Barry Schwartz wrote Paradox of Choice and challenged traditional thinking. He said the way to maximum freedom in your life was to minimize choice.
Too many choices are not a good thing and can create paralysis. Not ... Show More
Jan 2025
3474: [Part 1] Decision Automation: 5 Things I Do to Increase Willpower and Make Smart Choices by Tyler Tervooren
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Episode 3474:
Tyler Tervooren explores how automating small decisions can free up mental energy for life's bigger challenges. By cr ... Show More
11m 17s
Dec 2024
YOUR INACTION IS THE PROBLEM - Powerful Motivational Speeches Compilation
<p>What if the life you dream of is just one choice away? Every day, whether we realize it or not, we decide what stays and what changes. If nothing is improving, it’s not by accident—it’s because we’re choosing to keep it the same. Time, our most finite resource, moves relentles ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2025
3478: Why I Couldn't Quit Smoking (And How I Did) - The Truth About Free Will by Vironika Tugaleva
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Episode 3478:
Vironika Tugaleva challenges the conventional notion of free will, arguing that our choices are deeply influenced by ... Show More
11m 22s
Oct 2024
Endless options, endless anxiety: Understanding the paradox of choice (Part 1)
<p>Is having too many options a problem? Most of us see choice as a hallmark of freedom, but in today’s world, too many choices can lead to stress, anxiety, and even decision paralysis. In this episode, Monica explores the paradox of choice—the surprising downsides of endless opt ... Show More
8m 2s
Oct 6
How to Make Better Choices (with Barry Schwartz)
Every choice you make shapes your wellbeing - and the bigger the decision, the greater the impact. So when it comes to life-changing questions like where to live, who to marry, or which career to pursue, how can you tell if you’re making the best decision for your long-term happi ... Show More
40m 48s
Feb 2025
3510: Committing to No Commitments by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Self Improvement
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Episode 3510:
Colin Wright shares how this approach helped him avoid restrictive contracts, reassess priorities, and make more inte ... Show More
8m 14s