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 to prevent feeling dissatisfied with your decision.
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