BARRY SCHWARTZ: Stop Searching for the Best

BARRY SCHWARTZ: Stop Searching for the Best

From The Double Win by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt-Miller

April 1, 2026 · 1h 10m · Season 3 · Episode 52

About this episode

Barry Schwartz discusses the hidden costs of abundance and the impact of choice on our happiness and identity.

We've been told our whole lives that more choice equals more freedom, and therefore, more happiness. But that equation breaks down sooner than we think. In this episode, Michael and Megan sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Barry Schwartz to unpack the hidden costs of abundance—in our shopping carts, our workplaces, and our sense of identity. If you've ever felt paralyzed by too many options or trapped in an endless loop of comparison and upgrade, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to do about it. Memorable Quotes “You don't need to look at all the options. You look until you find one that meets your standards, and then pick it and stop looking. You're not looking over your shoulder in case somehow you missed an opportunity for something even better.” “Most important, I think, is to discipline yourself to believe—and act as if you believe—that good enough is pretty much always good enough.” “When there are 20,000 options, whether you like it or not, your choice says something about who you are—not just to the world, but also to yourself. 'I'm the kind of person who goes to this restaurant, buys this clothing,' and so on. What that does is make…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt-Miller

Guest: Barry Schwartz

Topics covered

  • decision making
  • psychology
  • abundance
  • choice overload
  • self-awareness

Keywords

  • choice
  • happiness
  • psychologist
  • comparison
  • identity
  • decision making
  • abundance

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