The Paradox of Choice
Why More is Less
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Narrated by:
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Ken Kliban
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Written by:
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Barry Schwartz
About this listen
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.
©2004 Barry Schwartz (P)2010 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about The Paradox of Choice
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- Mahendra Potnis
- 12-02-22
explains needs and wants clearly how to choose
wonderfully explained how to think on choices in life .how to keep yourself satisfied and confident
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- Faisal aamair
- 05-06-20
Nice book
paradox of choice makes tells don't be maximiser
be go after thing which are good enough
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- 10-10-24
very good read to navigate in times of overblown choices in almost everything..
lives up to title and gives very balanced arguments to understand paradox of choice. gives actionable advice to deal with it. good read in times of unlimited option in almost every aspect of life.
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- SV
- 04-07-20
Highly recommended!!
Got drawn to the book after listening to his brilliant TED Talk. Loved the maximiser satisfiser concept. Very applicable for man's daily war with a plethora of choices available in every walk of life today. A highly recommended read!!
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- Swapnil Wankhede
- 09-01-23
Fascinating
In a world marred by choices, we tend to maximize every single one, forgetting that satisfaction lies somewhere else. This is a classic. I think one should read this one every year.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-11-19
Unable to view purchase in mobile app
I am unable to view same book in the mobile app. Someone please help me to fix this issue.
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