Reflective Quote by Sheena Iyengar
““Reflective processing allows us to handle highly complex choices, but it is slower and more tiring than the automatic system. It requires motivation and significant effort.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Decision Making, Sheena Iyengar, 2013
Deep, conscious thought can solve tough problems but is slower and more exhausting than instinctive responses.
In simple terms: Thinking hard helps with complex choices but is tiring.
Reserve mental energy for truly critical decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- high‑stakes business choices
- personal life dilemmas
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it worth the effort to think slowly?
- How can you balance intuition and analysis?
It may discourage necessary analysis in some contexts.