Choice Quote by Joshua Schachter
“Every decision has a cost. Do I have to make this decision at all or can I move on to the next thing? What we decided to leave out is almost as important as what we put in.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: del.icio.us, 2007, Joshua Schachter on decision cost and omission
Every choice carries a cost; sometimes not deciding is wiser, and what you omit matters as much as what you include
In simple terms: Decisions have costs; omission is as important as inclusion
Consider both action and inaction costs before deciding
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- personal budgeting
- time management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions could you defer without loss?
- How do you evaluate what to leave out?
Over‑analysis can stall progress; balance is needed