Perfect Mix
"In theory, the perfect mix would be to satisfice most of the time, and only maximise the decision process when the stakes are high," says Preston. In other words, look at all the options and study decisions that will greatly impact your life. "But then after making a careful choice, you have to return right away to thinking like a satisficer, because otherwise you will still be unhappy with your decision, however good.”
Peters agrees. "With important choices – buying a house, even choosing a job – it's better to veer towards more maximising," she says.
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