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The Bookshelf - May 2025

The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

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Steve Bechtel
May 01, 2025
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The Paradox of Choice lays out a simple but powerful idea: more isn’t always better. In fact, when we’re bombarded with too many options, we end up stressed, paralyzed, and ultimately less satisfied with the decisions we make. Schwartz shows that having some choice is good — it drives freedom and autonomy — but an overload of choice can wreck our focus …

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