Finding Satisfaction in a World of Endless Choice

About this episode

Barry Schwartz discusses the challenges of decision making in a world with endless choices and the concept of being content with 'good enough'.

Social Psychologist Barry Schwartz is an expert on decision making. His new book, (00:01:48) “ Choose Wisely ,” explores how the very tools we rely on to make “good” decisions can steer us wrong — and why endless options may be making us less satisfied, not more. In today’s episode, Maya sits down with Barry to unpack why choosing can feel so exhausting, the hidden costs of always trying to find the “best,” and what the rest of us can learn from people who are content with “good enough.” And in case you missed it—Maya’s new book, (00:27:35) “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book , or wherever you like to buy books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Maya

Guest: Barry Schwartz

Topics covered

• decision making
• satisfaction
• endless options
• psychology
• contentment

Keywords

• decision making
• satisfaction
• Barry Schwartz
• Choose Wisely
• psychology
• contentment
• good enough

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pushkin Industries

Books & works: Choose Wisely, The Other Side of Change

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