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Analysis Paralysis Prevention

Analysis Paralysis Prevention

Learn to recognize when you're overthinking. Set specific timeframes for different types of decisions - small decisions should take minutes, medium ones hours or days, and only major life decisions should take weeks or months. This prevents the paralysis that comes from treating every choice as life-altering.

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