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The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition

by Barry Schwartz
$12.13
The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition - Thryft
The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition - Thryft

Embrace simplicity and reduce stress with choice limitation.

The Paradox of Choice sheds light on the negative impact of excessive choices in our lives and provides practical steps on how to limit them. Through engaging anecdotes and accessible prose, Barry Schwartz explains how too many options can lead to decision-making paralysis and anxiety, and ultimately reduce our overall satisfaction. Recommended for those struggling with the stress of decision-making and seeking to simplify their lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition

by Barry Schwartz
$12.13
ISBN: 9780062449924
Authors: Barry Schwartz
Publisher: Ecco
Date of Publication: 2016-05-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Sociology, Philosophy, Business, Economics, Science
Related Topics: Personal Development, Business, Psychology, Economics, Personal Development, Self Help, Sociology, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 34610 readers)

Description

In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret.Whether were 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 overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented.We assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: 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, 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 accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice — 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.
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Embrace simplicity and reduce stress with choice limitation.

The Paradox of Choice sheds light on the negative impact of excessive choices in our lives and provides practical steps on how to limit them. Through engaging anecdotes and accessible prose, Barry Schwartz explains how too many options can lead to decision-making paralysis and anxiety, and ultimately reduce our overall satisfaction. Recommended for those struggling with the stress of decision-making and seeking to simplify their lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.