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“I think of choosing as a... both a fun and an effortful activity and I think of choice as something that in order for you to really get what you want out of it you have to put a lot into it and so I'm only willing to do that for a few different things and for the rest I really just try to either…” quote by Sheena Iyengar
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“I think of choosing as a... both a fun and an effortful activity and I think of choice as something that in order for you to really get what you want out of it you have to put a lot into it and so I'm only willing to do that for a few different things and for the rest I really just try to either satisfy, come up with a simple rule or let somebody else make the choice.”

Sheena Iyengar

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Choosing requires effort and commitment; people tend to limit choices to avoid overwhelm, often relying on simple rules or delegating decisions.

In simple terms: Choice is effortful; limit options.

Key Takeaway

Focus effort on meaningful choices.

Themes

decision-making effort prioritization psychology

Mood

practical thoughtful

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • shopping
  • relationships

Key Concepts

behavioral economics self-management

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which choices deserve your full effort?
  • When should you delegate decisions?
A Different Perspective

Too many options can cause paralysis.

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