The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz

Why having more options often leads to less happiness and what we can do about it Barry Schwartz's groundbreaking research reveals how too many choices can lead to decision paralysis In our modern world, freedom of choice is considered one of our most fundamental values. We celebrate the ability to choose from an ever-expanding array of options in every aspect of life – from consumer products to career paths, from healthcare plans to retirement investments,...

How David Beats Goliath

What I learned: "David’s victory over Goliath, in the Biblical account, is held to be an anomaly. It was not. Davids win all the time. The political scientist Ivan Arreguín-Toft recently looked at every war fought in the past two hundred years between strong and weak combatants. The Goliaths, he found, won in 71.5 percent of the cases. That is a remarkable fact. Arreguín-Toft was analyzing conflicts in which one side was at least ten...

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