Chapter
The Paradox of Choice and Why It's So Hard to Decide
09:16 - 16:18 (07:01)
The paradox of choice is a phenomenon where people feel overwhelmed or a high degree of stress when making decisions, even if the choices are relatively insignificant. The alt MBA is designed to help people make choices that feel important, even if they don't feel like free people.
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The speaker talks about how falling behind on technology updates can be overwhelming and time-consuming, and emphasizes the importance of clearing six hours a day to increase productivity.
09:16 - 12:18 (03:01)
Productivity
Summary
The speaker talks about how falling behind on technology updates can be overwhelming and time-consuming, and emphasizes the importance of clearing six hours a day to increase productivity.
ChapterThe Paradox of Choice and Why It's So Hard to Decide
Episode#343: Seth Godin on How to Say “No,” Market Like a Professional, and Win at Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Seth Godin talks about the paradox of choice wherein people tend to feel overwhelmed when there is a lot of freedom to make choices.
12:18 - 16:18 (04:00)
Paradox of choice
Summary
Seth Godin talks about the paradox of choice wherein people tend to feel overwhelmed when there is a lot of freedom to make choices. This often leads to stress and a feeling of being a slave to inevitable opportunity costs even when there are many opportunities available.