Paradox Of Choice

Paradox of choice - The Economic Times https://share.google/CGlwYDuiTEcBMA34B Excerpts : "Decision-making presents challenges due to overwhelming choices and the fear of regret. Humans often face an anguish of freedom when choosing between attractive options. Krishn advised Arjun to embrace his duty and focus on moral responsibilities. Detaching from outcomes and cultivating a calm mind are essential for sound decisions. Arjun's reflection led to victory after applying these principles." This is not about philosophy. This is about a dilemma all of us face in everyday life. Too many choices or options available. Which dress to wear? Whether focus on health and family, or struggle for a wealthier, brighter future in some corner of the world? Whether plan short-term or long term, when it comes to career, savings etc? Whether to WFH(Work From Home) or go to Office? Whether to cook food at home, or order, or go out and eat? What to eat? Menu Card is not a Card, it's a booklet or a document in several pages @ the website. If one is traveling to office, whether to take out car or the two-wheeler, or go in the spouse's car? Without my completing the list, now you have an idea about the number of choices one makes in a day. Mahabharatha War would not have happened, if both sides made right choices. Or, if Krishna had given the right advice to Kauravas at the right time. I agree, we cannot go back in time and revise events in Kurukshetra. So, let's listen to Krishna : "Embrace your Dharma, duty with focus on what aligns with moral responsibilities and greater good." Book by Barry Schwartz https://amzn.in/d/07lX80Ze In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has led us to seek that which makes us feel worse. Synthesizing current research, Schwartz makes the counterintuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce stress, anxiety, and the frenzy of daily life, and offers eleven practical steps to help you limit choices to a manageable number, focus on the important ones, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make. M G Warrier

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