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Satisficers: It's good enough

Satisficers are people who prefer to make decisions quickly by weighing fewer choices and then go with their gut. They opt for what's acceptable, not for the 'best' option.

A drawback is that they may not get the 'best' outcome that will give them the maximum return.

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Maximisers and Satisficers: Most people are a combination

Most people fall somewhere between maximiser and satisficer. The perfect mix would be to satisfice most of the time and only maximise a decision when the stakes are high, such as buying a house or choosing a job.

However, after the choice, you have to return to thinking like a satisfice t...

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Maximisers: make it perfect

A maximiser will weigh choices carefully to find the best one. On paper, their decisions look well-informed, logical and efficient.

But there are drawbacks. They have trouble making the perfect decision and take a very long time finding the best solution. Once they do find...

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What to consider as a maximiser and a satisficer

  • Satisficers: People who are too impulsive should avoid hasty decisions. They should spend more time thinking about the decision and the pros and cons of each possible outcome.
  • Maximisers: If you find yourself maximising too much, try to limit some ...

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Maximisers vs Satisficers

Maximisers vs Satisficers

There are two main types of decision-makers:

  • Maximisers: They want to ensure they get the most out of their choices.
  • Satisficers: They tend to adopt a 'good enough' approach.

Each one has its benefits and drawbacks. Understandi...

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  • Maximizers feel less satisfied even if they make better decisions, since they had so much choice, and choosing the best comes down to some sort of compromise.
  • Satisficers: They are the people that make quick decisions with fewer options and that tend to be more satisfie...

Overthinking makes you less happy

Though analyzing every last option in the quest for the best choice may lead to an objectively better outcome in some situations, research suggests that this ultimately leads to more anxiety and re...

5. Evaluate

5. Evaluate

Have the part evaluate these new choices.

Are they acceptable?

Will they be as good as or better than the previous behavior?

It needs to be willing to try them out for the next month or longer if appropriate. The key here is negoti...

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