The Paradox of Choice Why More Is Less, Revised Edition
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31831
Erscheinungsdatum
13.10.2009
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HarperCollinsSeitenzahl
(Printausgabe)
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Englisch
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9780061748998
In the spirit of Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, decision fatigue and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new preface from the author.
Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions-both big and small-have become increasingly complex due to the phenomenon of choice overload. The cognitive load from this overwhelming abundance of options overwhelms us.
As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: this choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, a cornerstone of social psychology research, along with anxiety and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression.
In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice-the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish-becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In a fascinating look at the psychology of choice, Schwartz uses accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose to show how the dramatic explosion in options-from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs-has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse.
By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counterintuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to combat this analysis paralysis, limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important (becoming a "satisficer" instead of a "maximizer"), and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.
This groundbreaking book reveals the counterintuitive truth about decision-making and offers a powerful framework to:
- Escape Decision Fatigue: Understand why the constant pressure to choose is exhausting and learn practical strategies to reduce the cognitive load of everyday decisions.
- The Maximizer vs. The Satisficer: Identify your own decision-making style and discover why aiming for "good enough" rather than "the absolute best" leads to greater happiness and less regret.
- Boost Happiness and Well-Being: Learn how eliminating choices can paradoxically reduce anxiety, stress, and even the risk of depression by freeing you from the burden of unrealistically high expectations.
- Master Modern Decision-Making: Apply eleven practical, science-backed steps to limit your options, focus on what truly matters, and derive genuine satisfaction from the choices you make.
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Thought provoking
The key psychological research concerning the topic of choice was well explained and consumerist behavior as a whole was shown and analyzed through good examples. It does make one consider all of the small everyday decisions more thoroughly. The book was a bit repetitive though. Maybe to ingrain the message, but it interrupted the reading flow.
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