Podcast appearances and mentions of Barry Schwartz

From 28th September Hosted by Igor Grossmann and Charles Cassidy 01 - EXEMPLARS AND NARRATIVES Cristine Legare - Dan McAdams - Laurie Paul 02 - METACOGNITION AND JUDGMENT Gordon Pennycook - Tom Costello - Steven Fleming 03 - MEASURING WISDOM Judith Glück - Monika Ardelt - Eranda Jayawickreme 04 - INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING Judith Glück - Ethan Kross - Kristján Kristjánsson 05 - WISDOM FRONTIERS Dilip Jeste - Barry Schwartz - Justin Brienza

More choice should make us happier. Turns out, it often does the opposite. Whether it’s choosing a movie, buying a pair of jeans or helping your child pick school subjects, searching for the absolute best option can leave us anxious, regretful and less satisfied with what we eventually choose. Justin and Kylie unpack the psychology of maximising versus satisficing and what the research reveals about decision-making. They explore why “good enough” can sometimes make us happier, how too many choices affect kids, and how to know when a decision deserves serious thought and when it’s time to stop searching. KEY POINTS The difference between maximisers and satisficers Why finding the “best” option doesn’t always make us happier How too many choices can increase regret and dissatisfaction Why kids often benefit from fewer options How to decide what “good enough” looks like before you start searching Which decisions deserve more time and which ones don’t How parents can model confident decision-making QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “If you can decide what’s going to be good enough before you start the search, then once you find it, you can stop the search.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Herbert Simon’s concept of “satisficing” Research by Sheena Iyengar, Barry Schwartz and Jonathan Wells on maximising and decision-making ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Shrink the choice. Give children two or three options instead of an endless list. Set the standard first. Decide what “good enough” looks like before searching. Say it out loud. Let your kids hear you say, “This works. I’m happy with this choice.” Match the effort to the decision. University choices deserve more thought than what to eat for dinner. Notice decision avoidance. Ask whether you’re still searching for a better answer or because committing to one feels uncomfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how you will overcome creative blocks while navigating information overload and create new content ideas. You’ll discover why AI keeps offering generic advice and how you can bypass those predictable suggestions. You’ll learn to pull unconventional strategies from unrelated fields and apply them to your marketing plans. You’ll identify two distinct thinking patterns that unlock fresh content ideas when your usual topics feel stale. 00:00 – Introduction 03:15 – The challenge of information overload 07:40 – Why AI defaults to common advice 12:20 – Deductive versus inductive thinking 16:50 – Finding psychological safety for exploration 21:10 – Cross-pollinating ideas from other industries 26:35 – A practical research workflow 31:00 – Call to action Hit play to uncover how shifting your perspective transforms stale ideas into bold marketing breakthroughs. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-content-marketing-inspirations.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn: In this week’s In Ear Insights. This is the age of AI, where there is more information than ever, more data than ever, more everything than ever before. And yet behind the scenes, when we were prepping for this episode today, Katie, I said, hey, what would you like to talk about today? And your response was, I have no idea. Let me ask you a couple of different questions. One, is it that the material recovering feels like it’s been done before, or is it also that there’s just so much to choose from that you end up with what Barry Schwartz calls the paralysis of choice? Katie Robbert: Yes. So let me pull those apart. So much is changing in the field of AI and where we focus down in on with analytics, marketing, operations, and helping businesses. We do such a good job of thoroughly exploring topics, and the process that we have for creating content is so efficient that we can churn out a lot of it very quickly. So I feel like personally, the things that we would cover that are relevant to our business and relevant to our audience now there’s always another stone to turn over. But then you start getting really deep into the weeds. And where I wrestle is do you start alienating parts of your audience to really focus on those very specific niche pieces? To the other part of the question? Yes, I do feel like there’s so much information. Again, this is sort of the side effect of generative AI that you sort of become numb and blind to all of the information because there’s so much. I remember when we worked at the agency and you used to produce this report, I think it was yearly, on the number of pieces of content created. And you know, this was prior to generative AI, this was just the number would go up exponentially year over year. And you know, I can’t even imagine what that number would be now. And just sort of seeing the uptick. And so I don’t, I feel like I’m deep in the weeds of stuff that I’m working on day to day in the business. Part of it is I’m like, I don’t know if anybody would even care to hear about this, if it even resonates or if it makes sense or if we’re supposed to be doing that big thinking and like introducing new concepts and you know, doing the thought leadership of what’s happening with AI and analytics. Here’s the thing about analytics. There’s only so many ways. There’s a lot of ways to analyze data, but there’s only so many ways to analyze data. And so I feel like at this point, unless a brand new analysis methodology is invented, which I could happen, but I feel like we’re pretty good, we’re solid, you know, it’s not worth talking about again. But I could be wrong. I could just be having a very blah Monday morning where I’m like very feeling very existential of like, what’s the point of any of it? Christopher S. Penn: Which, given the macro picture, which is a totally separate podcast, is true. In the catalog of analytics that we use, that I use, there’s about 1400 techniques that span 22 disciplines, everything from weather forecasting to agronomy and agriculture and stuff like that. And one of the things that I was talking about this weekend in my own personal newsletter was how limited marketers are in their choice of analytics when you use AI, because AI naturally gravitates to what we’ve already written about. So we’ll talk about attribution analysis, we’ll talk about social media marketing, we’ll talk about impressions. Our advisor, Ginny Dietrich’s most hated measurement of all ad value equivalents. And these are all associated statistically, probabilistically in these AI tools with marketing analytics. So if you say, hey ChatGPT, I need some marketing analytics help with this, you know, Google Analytics data source, it will give you the most probable things which will be old hat. Like, it will be like, oh, have you tried doing, you know, basic trend analysis? Like, yes. Have you tried doing time series analysis? Yes. Right. And that is a blind spot that AI can never overcome because of its nature as a probability based tool. You, the human, have to have the largeness of vision and the vocabulary to say, hey, you know, chat GPT or co pilot or whatever. I’ve got this issue here and I’m having trouble understanding what’s driving the set of changes. What analytics techniques from agriculture and agronomy might be a good fit for this data and suddenly be like, I know all about agronomy, which it does. And have you tried pairwise combination holdout? And you’re like, what is even? I don’t even know what those words mean. Katie Robbert: Nope. And I hear what you’re saying and I feel like we’ve talked about versions of this where in order to get the most out of the tools you have, you really have to be curious and thinking outside of the box and that’s something, Chris, that you do very well. That’s one of your strongest professional attributes is you say, where can I look outside of this lens and see like and pull out like agriculture. So I don’t think that’s the default thinking for most. Take marketing out of it. For most people, it’s like I’m looking at a problem. I’m trying to figure out why my bread dough isn’t rising. Let me look at the fashion industry and see what I can learn from that. About, like, it doesn’t make sense because it feels like putting square pegs in round holes and I don’t know, maybe that’s sort of where I’m stuck, is maybe I’m not someone who’s good at looking outside of. Like, I’m a very rules and process oriented person. I like things to be predictable. So perhaps for me, that’s where I struggle with this concept of I’m trying to analyze my marketing data. How does agriculture do it? Like that to me is just like, why would I ever do that? That seems ridiculous to me. That’s not how this rule works. And so that’s definitely not one of my strengths. Which again is why you and I are very complimentary in our strengths and weaknesses. And you know, I just went. When we come back to the purpose of today’s podcast, I feel like, you know, maybe that’s where thinking about topics to talk about is where I’m struggling because I feel like I’m a fairly creative person. But I also, I remember I started taking art classes in first grade and went all the way through 10th grade of high school. And I, my skill set really didn’t progress. It really wasn’t something that, like, it was something I wanted to be good at. But I just, I’m not an overly creative person. I’m creative when it comes to problem solving. But I feel like I also have a really Good toolbox. But if you start to say, okay, your toolbox is now going to contain these things that belong in, you know, biochemistry and welding, those are not industries I know a lot about. I’m like, nope, I don’t want that in my toolbox because I can’t, I don’t understand it. I don’t get it. I don’t know. There’s a lot of like therapy for me this morning. Christopher S. Penn: Well, what you’re describing is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning. So as a rules based person, you would be a deductive reasoning person. You have a set of rules and principles and concepts in a domain that you break down to specific conclusions. If we think about the 5P framework by Trust Insights is exactly that. Five different areas, purpose, people, process, platform, performance that have governing principles for each of these. And you could take that general thing and distill it down for any problem that you run into, right? And say, okay, how can I make this. We’ve you’ve talked about even making it a prompt framework for AI because it’s so good at it. The opposite is called inductive reasoning where you say, I got a bunch of stuff, it’s all very confusing, it’s all not related. What is in common? And so for example, if you look at agronomy and weather forecasting and econometrics and marketing, what is the through line, the weird thread that goes through all of them for marketing analytics, and that is math, right? The mathematical techniques that each discipline has to use that are different from discipline to get to the answers. And so inductive reasoning says, can we find those threads from these crazily not related fields, hold on those threads and turn them into something like, oh, we can use this in marketing. We have data that resembles this. How do we adapt it? And so that’s the difference. And so when we look at like content creation, saying what are we going to talk about today? If we start from that deductive reasoning perspective of, well, we’ve done AI 18 ways to Sunday. We’ve done prompting, you know, 22 ways to Sunday. Well, they’re left to do that is a deductive perspective. And there’s, that is a great way to do it because you cover everything. The inductive way is okay, say okay, this is what you flip to when you’re like, we’ve done it all, what’s left? Okay, now you flip to inductive reasoning. Say what about this weird edge case over here? Let’s pull that apart and see where it leads. Katie Robbert: Well, I mean, and this aligns with what we always joke about, that you know, what will be written on your tombstone is what does this button do? You know, and there’s a part of me that wishes I was a little bit more open, more curious, you know, I feel like I am, but at the same time, not nearly as much as I could be in terms of, you know, in this context of like breaking out of what I know. And so what kinds of advice would you give to someone like me who, to your point, like, if I do the deductive reasoning and I cover all the different known angles, you know, and I think about things from a risk averse lens, what advice would you give to someone like me to then find ways to turn on some of that inductive reasoning when I need it? Christopher S. Penn: You can generally teach inductive reasoning in a couple ways. The one of the things, and this is very important, what you just said, you said from that risk averse lens, that’s the first switch that has to flip is to say, okay, you can do exploration if you can cycle, give yourself a sense of psychological safety that you’re not taking a risk. Like going out and reading random stuff on Reddit and things or people you don’t Normally follow on LinkedIn is not a risk. It can feel like a risk because it can feel like distraction, it can feel like confusion, but it’s not a risk. And so, one of the things you have to find for yourself, I don’t know how to do it, is to say, okay, let’s create a sense of psychological safety that says it’s okay to go look under this, under the stone. You may not like what’s under there, but it’s not dangerous to you. And the second thing is those fringe edge cases where, and this is where, like, LinkedIn is a terrible place to spend time because everyone is stuck in the same bucket, right? We’re all talking about, oh, AI is going to do this. Sam Altman did this. And it’s the same theme over and over again. You have to leave that and go to the fringes, go other places. Reddit is a good place because there’s, it’s a different set of fringes. Talking to our friends and colleagues, right? Chatting with them in group texts and stuff is a great place to do that, where you start to hear very specific edge cases. You’re like, oh, we’ve never run into that before one of the things. So it was really interesting. I did a drawing for my newsletter for filling out a survey back in July. And the giveaway was a one hour. Ask me anything private. And the conversation I had with the person was an industry that we don’t work in at all, like heavy industrial marine stuff. And just. And I learned as much as I talked, like, oh, I didn’t know that was a thing. And those, all those weird little edge cases was like, that’s interesting. And so that might be a possible antidote too, is to say, like, you know what spend. Say, I’m going to spend an hour talking to this person over here. I. Who we’re probably not going to do business with them. We’re pro. I’m. I’m not there to drum up business. I’m there to say, what kind of weird stuff are you running into that maybe wouldn’t cross my desk. Katie Robbert: H. I hear you. I think, you know, I like the idea of, you know, doing more reading outside of what you’d normally read. I agree that LinkedIn is very homogenous, very bland. The challenge. And, you know, this could be again, my own personal bias and my, you know, I like the term that emotional safety. Because if I’m being honest, that’s a big part of it is it’s not that I don’t feel safe talking about things outside of what we’ve talked about. And perhaps this, you know, this is all just sort of like a, you know, a horse of a different color is that I get concerned that if we stray too far from what our audience wants to hear about, they won’t come back. And that’s, you know, that could be my own personal concern and anxiety about it. And maybe they’re like, no, give me something different. You know, there’s really only one way to find out and that’s to ask them. So if you want to pop over to our free Slack community analytics marketers and let us know. But to your point, you really. What I’m hearing you say is it’s breaking outside of those comfort zones, those routines, which admittedly is not something I am personally great at. I’m very introverted. But reading outside of what I normally read and interacting with people online is not so uncomfortable that I can’t do it. I just need to make more of an effort to do it because then it’s, you know, it’s making sure that we’re staying in touch with things outside of our own little bubble. It’s a big reason why we have the community that we have. So know a little bit of tongue in cheek like join our free Slack community but at the same time join our free Slack community because we need it just as much as the people who are joining need it. So that we’re not just locked into well this is what we’re doing. This is how we’ve always done it. So this is how it shall be. End of sentence. Like I think that by asking the question of the day it that’s partly to understand like what’s going on in your world, what are you dealing with, what are you, what’s your perspective? And I’m always not. A question goes by and we ask them every single day that I’m not like huh, that’s interesting or I never would have thought of it that way. And I think that’s such an important thing. But I never thought of that in this context. Chris of that inductive reasoning of trying to find that sort of like through line through different topics. Christopher S. Penn: I will show, I will share with you an interesting observation about our analytics from Market Slack group. There’s a, there’s a topical split by gender. When you look at the questions people ask, even that itself is interesting. You know the, the people who are male identifying tend to be asking very technical questions. Hey, I’m doing this with this agent framework and you know, what’s the best? And the people who identify as female typically asking about outcome based things like you know, what’s better for getting this done. I need to get, accomplish these things. And so one of the things because obviously, you know, equality in general is important to us, but gender equality is very important to us as a company. You might want us to do privately, quietly reach out to some of the individual women in our community to say like hey, I’d love to have a one hour private, ask many things, I just want to know what’s going on. Talk to the folks who are already reasonably talkative in the community and just see what’s happening at the edge cases of their Worlds. You have Dr. Leslie who spends a lot of time on psychology and research. You have Hannah, you have Minion who spends a lot of time on writing in AI. And that’s where you can be reasonably assured of a psychologically safe experience and still get some really cool edge cases. Katie Robbert: Yeah, I think if I’m being honest, I would probably start with Reddit forums or something like that just because that’s for me the path of least resistance and doesn’t take extra coordination and time to figure out how to, you know, book this conversation with someone. But again, that’s all, you know, minor details, but. In general, you know, so let’s say every week we sit down to record the podcast. And every week I know you’re going to ask me, hey, what do you want to talk about this week? I mean, that’s just how it goes, you know. And I appreciate that you give me the opportunity to propose a topic versus it just being, you know, led by whatever you’re reading that week, which often happens because I’m like, whatever, sometimes I have a topic. You know, tell me a little bit about your process for like you mentioned agriculture and some other industry that I’ve never heard of. And I’m guessing I haven’t had a chance to read your newsletter yet for full disclosure. No, I mean, and I do. It’s on my list for later today. Is it more that like you look at like a list of something, you go, I don’t know about that. That’s interesting. Let me learn more. Or is like does it sort of organically just come up because you’re like searching for something and it just sort of leads you down a rabbit hole? Like what does your process kind of look like? Christopher S. Penn: It’s both. It is both. This past week though was on idea transfer. So I ha. I shared some prompts, some basic prompts to look at four level naics codes which are like profession codes, oil and gas extraction for example. And I said to the soft to I was using deep seek for this. Go and find the professional academic conferences for each of these professions out of the 340 professions and then find the award winning papers from 2025 and 2026 for each conference if they had one, and end up with like 300 some odd papers that all won gold medals at their events. And so download those papers and then start extracting out what are the key lessons that we could transfer into marketing and marketing analytics, especially from these award winning papers. And some of them there wasn’t, you know, some of them it was like a position paper. But there were a lot of very technical research studies like oh, that’s really cool. Like how the European. I forget what the organization name is, but it’s the European Council of Weather Forecasting and their new neural ensembling system for better weather forecasts. I’m like, that’s clever. Instead of trying to fit a neural model on an overall forecast to fitting neural models on individual components of forecast because they can forecast better those specific components and then glue the forecast together instead of trying to ensemble the whole thing. It’s like, you know, instead of trying to. People screw this up a lot. Westerners tend to try and make fried rice all in one big wok and your home stove can’t get that hot. So you cook each set of ingredients individually and then you mix it all together. That’s this, essentially this version of ensembling. Don’t try to make fried rice all at once. Make each of the components, get them each right individually and then you can just literally mix it all together. Katie Robbert: Well, at least I know I’m making fried rice correctly. Thank goodness for that. I’m taking the win today. But that’s an example. So the topic was how would you make it a. A fully AI written newsletter with no human intervention whatsoever that would still be valuable. And so I had it to a test run and the example was that pairwise combinations for agriculture. I read the newsletter of IT generator. Like crap. This is a really good idea. Like I gotta go figure out how to do this. I was reading the results as I was recording my, the newsletter on video. I’m like, this is really smart. Like it should be. It won an award. But like I can totally see how this applies specifically to social media marketing. Christopher S. Penn: Interesting. Which comes back to you have to have expertise in something in order to be able to, you know, apply it. So you know, I know what I know about running a business. I know what I know about operations and process and all that. So it’d be interesting to see what I can find outside of the lanes that I know, you know, because it tends to feel like, well, process is process. There’s only one way to do process. And I’m assuming that’s just not true. And so I need to look at what that could mean. I have no idea. And I think this is where my risk averse brain starts to kick in. I’m like, well if you have no idea where you’re going, you don’t have the time to waste to just sort of start exploring. You have other things that you have to do to keep the business running. And I think that’s just sort of a time and resources but also a mind shift thing. Because yeah, I have to keep the business running. Do I have the luxury of time to just sort of do some exploration? I don’t know. I’m hoping to find some because I feel like that would make me a better leader if I could. Katie Robbert: And you’re like, yeah, you could be A better leader. Way to go. Christopher S. Penn: Everybody has the opportunity to better. You could, if you wanted to and you didn’t want to spend a ton of time on it directly, you could purchase. Well, you know, you don’t have to purchase it, but yeah, the new deep research suite from the Trust Insights Academy, which helps automate a lot of the research process. And where I would suggest that you start is in the epidemiology around opiates and stuff like that. Because you used to work in that field. You know it like the back of hand. But it’s been 20 years. Yeah. What’s, what’s happened? What papers have come out in that field in the last even five years that, where the math has changed, where AI has changed that field. And you can go, oh, I know how we used to do it and I know how AI does it now based on these award winning papers. Holy crap, things are different. And I can take this, what I know from back then and what is steady state now, current state now, and go. I can apply that learning of how AI has changed that field to what, running our business. Katie Robbert: Yeah, that’s interesting. That actually already gives me a couple of places to start because I think about a few of the clinical trials that were running and they were so manual because it just was, it was just manual. That’s how it was 20 years ago. And so like hand coding things and human raiders and all of that, which at the time was fine. We didn’t know any different because there wasn’t anything different. This morning we had a lead file of 150 leads that needed augmentation and I had an AI go in and label it all and it took under 20 minutes. And I ran it locally. It didn’t have to use the cloud at all for it. And so that’s today. Yeah. It reminds me of when I was trying to do lead gen for the sales team at that same organization and I stumbled across a publicly available database of substance abuse clinicians and it needed cleaning up and it needed like all this stuff and it was just a manual process and it took me a couple of weeks to do it before I could even hand it off to the sales team. And then those ungrateful jerks were like, what do you mean there’s not an email address? And I was like, you got a phone number? Pick up the phone. What do you want from me? But anyway, yeah, it is definitely interesting. So I think I don’t do that often enough. I really try to stay grounded in like what’s right in front of me. And I think that maybe looking in the past of like what I had done, what I have accomplished might help at least get some of this started. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. There’s a lot of. There’s a lot that’s changed. But you having that previous subject matter of expertise means that it will be easier to dip your toes in that specific angle on that discipline rather than going to like agronomy where you’re like, I don’t even know what any of these words mean because like what is this? This yield, you know, yield per field thing. If you’ve got some thoughts about how you are approaching deductive and inductive reasoning concepts for content creation or ideation, pop on buyer free slack. Go to TrustInsights AI analytics for marketers where you and over 47100 other marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day. And if there’s a channel you’d rather have this show on that instead, go to Trust Insights AI TI Podcast. You can find us at all the places fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in. We’ll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert: Want to know more about Trust Insights? 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There are favorite places that always invite. One of those for many years has been the Chama River wilderness area, where I have primitive camped many times, with my children, my wife, some couple friends, a few other guys, or my men's group. Always, at some point, I do some solo walkabout, and often find some magic peeking out from somewhere special that I had just never noticed before. Familiar haunts, but delightfully daunting, offering up new sparkling secrets to fill my inner well. Reminds me of the paradox of choice. This concept, coined by psychologist Barry Schwartz, speaks of the Chinese menu effect. When there are too many options, humans often revert to something familiar, like getting sesame orange chicken yet again. I often find myself tilting toward the comforting familiar and habitual these days, perhaps because the world seems to be constantly verging on another day of blessed chaos. My own poem for this week is on audio. And this Rainer Maria Rilke poem speaks well to the changing flow of our inner lives. The deep parts of my life pour onward, as if the river shores were opening out. It seems that things are more like me now, that I can see farther into paintings. I feel closer to what language can't reach. With my sense, as with birds, I climb into the windy heaven, out of the oak, and in the ponds broken off from the sky my feeling sinks, as if standing on fishes.   This new series combines photo art, poetry and musical background on one of my many instruments. Let me know what you think!

Barry Schwartz, president & CIO at Baskin Wealth Management, shares his outlook on North American Large Caps.

We've spent decades designing work around the idea that people need incentives to perform. But what happens when the systems designed to motivate people actually get in the way of motivation? Professor Barry Schwartz has spent decades studying what makes work meaningful, and his research challenges the idea that money and performance incentives are enough. In this revisited episode, Dart and Barry explore what people really want from work, why pay-for-performance can undermine motivation, and what organizations can do to create work where people have the autonomy and responsibility to do good work.In this episode, Dart and Barry discuss: - Why Barry wrote Why We Work?- How did we learn what people want from work?- Lack of autonomy as a cost of employment - How has Why We Work been received?- How to protect against bias?- Practicing autonomy with restraint- The dangers of neglect in the workforce- And other topics…Barry Schwartz is an emeritus professor of psychology at Swarthmore College. He is the author of Why We Work, Practical Wisdom with Kenneth Sharpe, and The Paradox of Choice, as well as books on psychology, learning, and human behavior. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, Scientific American, and other publications.Resources mentioned: Barry Schwartz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Schwartz_(psychologist) Why We Work by Barry Schwartz: https://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN9781476784861 Practical Wisdom by Barry Schwartz: https://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN9781594487835 The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/149151423X Barry's TedTalks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/barry_schwartz Jeffrey Pfeffer: https://jeffreypfeffer.com/ The Human Equation by Jeffrey Pfeffer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875848419Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Après 8 ans à la tête de sa marque, Zoé Leboucher, fondatrice d'Admise Paris, s'est posée une question que beaucoup d'entrepreneurs connaissent : comment faire évoluer son entreprise sans trahir les valeurs qui l'ont fait naître ?Le monde va vite, Zoé a changé, sa marque doit bouger. Mais jusqu'où s'adapter sans perdre son identité, ni se laisser dicter sa direction par la moindre tendance ?Je remets aujourd'hui en lumière cet échange parce qu'il parle à toutes les marques en quête de cohérence. On parle de plateforme de marque, de valeurs, de mots vraiment propriétaires et de l'art de ne plus regarder si l'herbe est plus verte ailleurs.Une conversation pour rester fidèle à l'essentiel tout en continuant d'innover.Bonne écoute ✨CHAPITRAGE 00:00 Introduction02:15 Zoé et la naissance d'Admise Paris04:50 Une vision forte qui sait s'adapter09:57 Des mots vraiment propriétaires13:28 Élégance, tendances et vraie audience17:46 Être copié, c'est plutôt bon signe22:11 Affiner ses valeurs avec le temps27:09 Se créer des rails pour ne pas s'éparpillerNotes et références de l'épisode Pour aller plus loin : La formation sur la plateforme de marque : “Avoir une communication puissante”La formation “Reprenez le contrôle de votre temps : faites plus en moins de temps”Pour retrouver Zoé Leboucher : Sur InstagramSur LinkedInPour retrouver Admise Paris : Sur InstagramSur le sitePour retrouver le livre mentionné dans l'épisode : Le paradoxe du choix de Barry Schwartz(lien affilié Fnac)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Barry Schwartz explores why making a good decision isn't always as simple as weighing the pros and cons. We discuss why trying to find the "best" option can sometimes leave us worse off, when we should trust our judgment instead of the numbers, and why having so many choices today can make even simple decisions feel overwhelming. Along the way, Barry offers a different way to think about making choices—and what it really means to choose wisely.Keywordsdecision making, rational choice theory, judgment, behavioral economics, trade-offs, regret, modern decision challengesIn this episode, you'll learn:Why rational choice theory doesn't capture how many real-world decisions should be madeWhy some choices simply can't be reduced to numbersHow quantification can create a false sense of confidenceWhy we sometimes prioritize what's measurable instead of what actually mattersThe difference between maximizing and choosing something that's "good enough"Why having more choices can make decision-making harderHow judgment differs from simply following your intuitionWhy values and flexibility both matter when making difficult choicesHow regret can improve future decisionsWhy the modern world may be making thoughtful decision-making more difficultChapters00:00 Introduction to Barry Schwartz and his new book09:30 The limitations of quantifying decisions and outcomes11:00 The importance of context, framing, and norms in decision making13:24 The seductive nature of quantification and its pitfalls14:56 The futility of searching for the 'best' in decisions16:54 Mechanical errors in probabilistic thinking and uncertainty18:09 Challenges of quantifying complex decisions like college choices19:44 The risks of over-reliance on quantification and metrics22:09 The influence of quantifiable metrics on decision priorities23:36 The problem with maximizing and searching for the 'best'25:21 The paradox of choice and satisfaction27:12 The limits of rational search in life decisions28:46 When to apply rational choice theory and when to rely on judgment30:12 The role of reflection and goals in decision making31:58 Balancing logic, intuition, and emotion in decisions40:36 The importance of values, principles, and flexibility41:30 Life as a series of judgment calls, not formulas42:29 The role of regret in learning and decision improvement44:29 The right amount of regret and its importance45:54 Final thoughts on decision making in a complex worldGuest LinksWebsite - https://www.swarthmore.edu/profile/barry-schwartz

In this episode, Zale discusses with Dr. Barry Schwartz, a renowned psychologist and author, how modern society's abundance of choices impacts our happiness, decision-making, and regret. They explore how too many options can lead to paralysis, the role of social comparison, and the importance of setting "good enough" standards for a more satisfying life.Main Topics:The concept of counterfactual thinking and its influence on regretHow choice overload affects decision-making and happinessThe balance between freedom and constraints in societal decision-makingThe psychological impact of social media on comparison and micro-decisionsPractical strategies for embracing "good enough" to reduce paralyzing perfectionismThe historical shift from normative life paths to individual choiceLearn from BarryThe Paradox of Choice by Barry SchwartzChoosing Wisely by Barry SchwartzBarry Schwartz - TED Talks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony, der Hamster, selbst mit nach Kärnten – was eine erstaunliche Käfig-Logistik nach sich zieht: Transportkäfig, Wiener Käfig, Kärntner Käfig, Willhaben-Käfig. Vier Käfige, ein Hamster. Dazu der Plan für die Sommerfrische: kein fixes Programm, jeden Morgen entscheiden was der Tag bringt, Tscheppeschlucht oder See – Hauptsache spontan. Dass man trotzdem immer wieder an denselben fünf Stellen landet, erklärt Barry Schwartz schon lange: Zu viel Auswahl führt zu Entscheidungslähmung. Man greift zum Bewährten. Lukas lag gegen Podcast-Kollegen und Tennis-Freund Manuel R. 4:0 zurück – und hat dann zwar stark aufgeholt, aber knapp im Tie-Break verloren. Daraus entsteht eine Diskussion über Flow und Kontrolle: Der Aufschlag ist der einzige Schlag im Tennis, den man vollständig kontrolliert – und dennoch genau deshalb der schwierigste. Sobald man aktiv denkt – Kahnemann's System 2 – verkrampft der Körper. In der Reaktion, im Ballwechsel, schaltet man ab – Flow-Zustand, Csikszentmihalyi lässt grüßen – und das Gehirn macht den Rest. Tennis als Metapher für alle Situationen, in denen Nachdenken schadet. Außerdem: Ein Film mit Timothée Chalamet, der beide nicht loslässt, und Gedanken über das Video-Format-Launch des Podcasts, der noch immer auf sich warten lässt.

¿Por qué no puedo jugar aunque tenga 300 juegos? Eso se llama parálisis por exceso de elección gamer — y está destruyendo tu tiempo libre sin que te des cuenta.Tienes Game Pass, PS Plus, Steam lleno de juegos que nunca instalaste. Llega tu hora libre y no eliges nada. Te quedas en el scroll o te duermes. Eso no es falta de ganas — es lo que Barry Schwartz llama la paradoja de la elección: más opciones no te hacen más feliz, te paralizan.En este episodio lo cuento desde adentro, con mi experiencia real como creador de contenido gamer en Puerto Rico. El backlog dejó de ser una colección. Se convirtió en una deuda emocional. Y cuando algo pesa, el cerebro lo evita.Si alguna vez abriste la consola, no elegiste nada y te fuiste a dormir sintiéndote mal por eso — este episodio es para ti.La Butaca de Anjo es el único podcast gamer en español que habla de salud mental sin filtro. Suscríbete y activa la campana.00:00

I loved this conversation with highly renowned American psychologist, Professor Barry Schwartz. I still have to pinch myself sometimes with the quality of guests that join me for a chat, brilliant people from all over the world. As per the title, we chatted about the gap between wisdom and intelligence - knowing things and how effectively we use that knowledge. We talk about the decisions that we make, big and small, and also the decisions that we don't make, that we could and should. We talk about all the places that echo chambers dominate and thrive in Religion, Science, social groups, politics, sport, etc. - and the impact those echo chambers can have on a life. This was much more of a free flowing conversation than anything resembling an interview, and I really enjoyed my time with the Prof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're joined again by Canadian value investor Barry Schwartz of Baskin Wealth Management. Barry has been one of the most consistent and honest voices in the market through both tech booms and busts. He is known for cutting straight through the hype. Four years into the AI boom, we're facing high valuations, massive Big Tech capex programs, and an ongoing debate: Is this fundamentally anchored in earnings, or is it still more hype than realized value?Barry shares his updated thoughts on:Whether we're in an AI bubble and what separates true AI winners with sustainable moats from companies just riding the narrativeBig Tech's transition from capital-light to capital-intensive business models: will ROIC decline significantly, and how will the market react?Concrete examples of where AI is actually delivering measurable results in large organizations (or where it's still just expensive bills)His views on Alphabet, Apple, Shopify, Constellation Software, FICO, MSCI, SPGI, Canadian Natural Resources, Canadian Tire and LoblawThe Canadian consumer with record-high debt — how it's affecting the banks and the broader market, including GoeasyBarry is, as always, direct, numbers-driven, and unfiltered. This is an episode for anyone who wants an honest assessment of today's market, both the opportunities and the risks. Listen now for insights from one of the sharpest value investors in North America.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss future episodes. You can follow Barry and his work here:X: https://twitter.com/BarrySchwartzBWPodcast: Long Term Investing; https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/long-term-investing-with-baskin-wealth-management/id1650147094?l=nbBaskin Wealth Management;: https://baskinwealth.com/our-team/our-team-barry-schwartz/Nothing in this episode should be interpreted as investment advice, but should be considered as entertainment. Always do your own due diligence, and consult a certified financial advisor if you seek advice on buying or selling stocks or other financial assets. The content of this episode was not sponsored. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Schwartz, president & CIO at Baskin Wealth Management, shares his outlook on North American Large Cap Stocks.

Are you physically in your relationship but emotionally somewhere in the middle? Torn between choosing in fully or choosing out, yet stuck in painful limbo? In this episode, we explore Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife's powerful insights on the losing strategy of indecision — that quiet, exhausting place of straddling that slowly erodes your happiness, self-respect, and connection.Drawing from her deep work with couples on intimacy and relationships, Dr. Finlayson-Fife explains why avoiding clear choice feels safer in the moment but becomes one of the most costly paths we can take. You'll hear honest stories, research-backed truths, and practical wisdom about confronting our human limits and learning to choose with greater clarity and courage.What You'll Learn:Why every decision (including not deciding) closes doors — and how facing that reality actually creates more meaning and joyThe fantasy of “keeping options open” and why it quietly destroys marriages and personal well-beingReal-life examples of straddling in dating, long-term marriage, and major life decisions like divorceHow to know when you've gathered enough information and when it's time to step fully in or outPractical ways to stop overthinking, calm the anxiety of indecision, and choose from your most honest selfWhat choosing in with integrity looks like — even when the marriage isn't perfect and intimacy has sufferedThe difference between a clear-eyed commitment and resentful limboFeaturing powerful ideas from Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks and Barry Schwartz's The Paradox of Choice, this episode offers a compassionate but clear-eyed look at one of the most common patterns that keeps people stuck.If you've ever felt trapped between yes and no, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening — and how moving out of the indecision trap can bring relief, clarity, and a more fulfilling life and relationship.Resources Mentioned:Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanThe Paradox of Choice by Barry SchwartzThat We Might Have Joy: Desire, Divinity & Intimate Love by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeListen now and take an honest look at where you might be half-in, half-out — and what choosing differently could open up for you.Get in TouchWebsite: MasterYourMarriage.usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriageFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasterYourMarriage/

Rational choice theory has become so familiar that it can feel like common sense. We talk about trade-offs, optimization, ROI, and risk as if they capture what it means to think clearly. But many of the decisions that matter most do not work that way. They are shaped by context, values, relationships, and the larger story of a life. In this episode, Barry Schwartz returns to discuss how rational choice theory became the default way we think, how it shapes work and decision-making, and what a more human approach to being rational might look like.Barry Schwartz is a psychologist and professor emeritus at Swarthmore College. He studies decision-making, motivation, and the role of meaning in work and life.In this episode, Dart and Barry discuss:- Why we treat decisions like math- What gets lost when everything becomes a number- Why some choices cannot be compared- The difference between risk and uncertainty- How framing shapes every decision- Why metrics can crowd out judgment- The danger of maximizing everything- Why good enough can be wiser- How choices fit into a larger life story- Why counting is not the same as thinking- And other topics…Barry Schwartz is the Dorwin P. Cartwright Professor Emeritus of Social Theory and Social Action in the Psychology Department at Swarthmore College, and Visiting Professor of Management at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. His work focuses on decision-making, motivation, moral judgment, and meaning in work and life. He is the author of The Battle for Human Nature, The Costs of Living, The Paradox of Choice, and Why We Work. He is also the co-author of Practical Wisdom (with Kenneth Sharpe) and Choose Wisely (with Richard Schuldenfrei).Resources Mentioned:Barry's Book, Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Wisely-Rationality-Ethics-Decision-Making/dp/0300283997 Barry's Book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005688 Barry's Book, Why We Work: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Work-TED-Books/dp/1476784868 Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Wikipedia erased an entry about legendary search journalist Barry Schwartz citing their editorial team's perception Barry has a commercial interest in a Wikipedia entry. That he's spent most of this century writing a daily compendium of search engine related news stories every day since 2003 didn't appear to change their opinion. Including his work with Search Engine Watch and Search Engine Land, Barry has written nearly 50,000 articles on search. In short, Barry Schwartz is a living legend who has contributed more to this industry than virtually anybody else. It's not like there's a hole in Wikipedia where a legend ought to be, it's just that there's another Barry Schwartz with academic credentials and at least one whole book in his field of his expertise. According to Wikipedia, he's the canonical Barry Schwartz. We beg to differ.In other news, the Google Search Console email letting you know GSC is now tracking impressions was a bug. GSC was always tracking impressions though it's unclear how precise that tracking has been. Google is rebranding Looker Studios back to its original name, Data Studio. Google has issued critical updates to Merchant Center product specs for 2026. Google has introduced a native Gemini app for Mac. Microsoft Advertising's SOAP API is being retired at the end of January 2027. In our Looking into the Abyss section, we report on the introduction of the Ministry of Truth via journalism critique software developed by Peter Theil called Objection. We also report on the DOJ's use of a grand jury to force Reddit to reveal the identity of a user who criticized a myriad of extra-judicial excesses committed by ICE agents. A SEO study from AirOps showed that ChatGPT prefers sites with precise written descriptions better than longer content. The study looked at factors sites that get cited regularly have in common. High search ranking was the most common factor with pages in top positions cited 58.4% of the time vs. only 14.2% for pages in position 10. Pages with headings that matched the user-query tended to fare well, as did pages that answered the user's question directly rather than ones that try to answer several questions in one block. We also talk about the AllBirds pivot, Meta's growth in paid advertising, Google upping its game in blocking bad-ads, continued fallout from Google's anti-trust cases, how Apple took a bite out of Elon, and the ideas around optimization for agentic search.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've been told our whole lives that more choice equals more freedom, and therefore, more happiness. But that equation breaks down sooner than we think. In this episode, Michael and Megan sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Barry Schwartz to unpack the hidden costs of abundance—in our shopping carts, our workplaces, and our sense of identity. If you've ever felt paralyzed by too many options or trapped in an endless loop of comparison and upgrade, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to do about it.Memorable Quotes“You don't need to look at all the options. You look until you find one that meets your standards, and then pick it and stop looking. You're not looking over your shoulder in case somehow you missed an opportunity for something even better.”“Most important, I think, is to discipline yourself to believe—and act as if you believe—that good enough is pretty much always good enough.”“When there are 20,000 options, whether you like it or not, your choice says something about who you are—not just to the world, but also to yourself. 'I'm the kind of person who goes to this restaurant, buys this clothing,' and so on. What that does is make even trivial decisions into high-stakes decisions.”“Most people see the options we have not as a problem, but as an opportunity. And of course it is an opportunity, but it's an opportunity that has problems attached. So if you become self-aware about this, that's the first step toward making decisions about which parts of your life are worth devoting this kind of time and effort to—and which parts are just details.”“One thing that's clear now is that [AI] does not replace judgment. It assists judgment… So you need to be judicious and knowledgeable in asking the right questions of AI and in interpreting the answers that you get to extract the kernels and discard the husks.”“The way you become wise, the way you develop judgment, is by making decisions, watching some of them fail, and learning how to make better and better decisions—more and more context-sensitive decisions—as a result of correcting your previous errors. People need practice to become wise, and the more people rely on AI, the less practice they're gonna get.”Key TakeawaysChoice Excess Creates Problems. Having many options attracts our attention but undermines our decisiveness. That paralysis then reduces our satisfaction even with the decisions we do make.Maximizers Pay a Hidden Tax. People who consistently seek the very best option spend more time deciding, feel less satisfied with their choices, and are more prone to regret and depression. People who stop when they find something “good enough” consistently report greater wellbeing.Abundance Raises the Stakes of Every Decision. When there are only two jean brands, your choice says nothing about you. When there are thousands, every purchase becomes an identity statement. That's what turns trivial decisions into exhausting ones.A Calling Isn't Reserved for the Corner Office. Barry's research on hospital janitors shows that meaning at work has nothing to do with prestige. It comes from seeing how your work serves others and being given the freedom to act on that view.AI Can Erode Wisdom. The way we develop judgment is by making decisions, watching some fail, and learning from the correction. The more we outsource decisions to AI, the less opportunity we have to build that wisdom. Knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing.ResourcesThe Paradox of Choice by Barry SchwartzChoose Wisely by Barry Schwartz and Richard SchuldenreiWhy We Work by Barry Schwartz“Every Life Has a Story” (Chick fil A video referenced)“AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It” (HBR article referenced)The Fix by Ian Cron (referenced)Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/w_FOZXsxMgMThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

You may have spent twenty minutes scrolling through Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime or YouTube last night… only to end up watching nothing. That sense of paralysis when faced with endless options was described in 2004 by American psychologist Barry Schwartz, as the paradox of choice. Why do too many options make it harder to decide? What role does regret play in this process? How can we escape the paradox of choice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the Fermi paradox? What's the Tinder Paradox ? Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have the journals. The saved Instagram posts. The downloaded workbooks. The course you paid for and almost finished. The forty-seven browser tabs comparing business models.And you're still not started.In this episode, I'm naming the real reason — and it's not what you think. It's not laziness. It's not a lack of faith. It's a psychological pattern I call the Clarity Trap: the belief that one more piece of research will finally be the thing that makes you ready to begin.Backed by landmark Stanford research, one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time, and nearly two decades of coaching women across three continents, today I'm going deep on the one thing keeping more gifted, called women invisible than any other single force. And I'm showing you exactly how to break free from it — before one more month slips past.3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1️⃣ The Knowing-Doing Gap — and Why More Information Makes It WorseStanford researchers Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert Sutton found that the biggest barrier to performance isn't lack of knowledge — it's the failure to translate knowledge into action. And counterintuitively, more information often widens the gap rather than closing it. You don't have an information problem. You have a proximity problem. The solution isn't another course. It's someone in your corner while you build.2️⃣ The Paradox of Choice Is Keeping You ParalysedBarry Schwartz's landmark research showed that more options produce more paralysis — not more freedom. In a famous study, shoppers were far less likely to buy jam when faced with 24 varieties than with just 6. Every new piece of content you consume adds another variable to your decision. Your brain — trying to protect you — responds to that overwhelm with one word: wait. That word is not wisdom. It is fear wearing the coat of wisdom.3️⃣ Clarity Is the Fruit of Action — Not the Root of ItYou don't get clear and then start. You start — and clarity is what emerges. The women who break out of the Clarity Trap are almost never the ones who finally found the right information. They are the women who finally found the right proximity: someone who had gone before them, and walked with them while they went. Clarity on your niche, your message, and your offer is not a prerequisite for starting. It is a byproduct of starting.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Free Clarity Map™ — your next honest step: https://www.sheinherited.com/clarityPOOF Founding Cohort — doors open Sunday, March 23 (8–10 spots only): https://www.sheinherited.com/2026poofResearch cited: Pfeffer & Sutton, The Knowing-Doing Gap (Harvard Business Press, 2000)Research cited: Barry Schwartz, The Paradox of Choice — TED Talk & bookScripture referenced: Luke 19:11–27 — Parable of the Ten MinasEpisode 5 (listen next): Your Story Is the Only Thing the Algorithm Can't StealEpisode 1: Walking Through Fire — How Betrayal Qualified MeEpisode 2: The ONE Thing Aspiring Founders Get WrongSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf today's episode named something you've been living — if you heard yourself in those forty-seven tabs — take a moment to subscribe and leave a review here or on Apple Podcasts. It is one of the most powerful ways to help another called woman find this community.And if you know someone who has been "almost ready" for far too long — send this episode to her. It might be exactly what she needed to hear today.Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kellybaaderWebsite: sheinherited.comUntil next time… build gracefully.

Hier soir, vous avez peut-être scrollé pendant vingt minutes sur Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime ou YouTube... pour finalement ne rien regarder. Cette sensation de paralysie face à trop d'options n'a rien d'anodin.  Elle a même été théorisée en 2004 par le psychologue américain Barry Schwartz sous le nom de "paradoxe du choix". Contrairement à ce qu'on pourrait croire, multiplier les possibilités ne nous rend pas plus libres ni plus heureux. Au contraire, cela génère de l'anxiété, de l'insatisfaction et une difficulté croissante à prendre des décisions.  Pourquoi nous sommes paralaysés face à trop d'options ? Pourquoi reste-t-on insatisfait même après avoir fait un choix ? Que peut-on faire pour contrer ce mécanisme ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant Vous Savez". Un podcast Bababam Originals écrit et réalisé par Ludivine Morales. À écouter ensuite : Pourquoi de plus en plus de personnes choisissent le couple libre ? Pilule, stérilet, implant : comment choisir sa contraception sans se tromper ? Pourquoi de plus en plus d'hommes choisissent la vasectomie ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Is your quest to "optimize" everything making you miserable? In this eye-opening episode of the Better Than Fine podcast, host and well-being expert Darlene Marshall reveals why the drive for constant optimization can actually sabotage your happiness, health, and satisfaction in life. Join Darlene as she unpacks the science behind decision fatigue, perfectionism, and the hidden dangers of the self-improvement hustle culture. Drawing from Dr. Barry Schwartz's groundbreaking research on the "Paradox of Choice," Darlene explains why more options and relentless striving rarely lead to a happier, more fulfilled life—and what to do instead!

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Nous vivons dans une époque où le choix est partout. Choisir un film, un métier, un partenaire, un restaurant, un itinéraire, un abonnement. Plus les options se multiplient, plus nous avons l'impression d'être libres. Pourtant, une idée surprenante défendue par plusieurs chercheurs affirme exactement l'inverse : trop de choix peut nous rendre moins heureux. C'est ce qu'on appelle le paradoxe de la liberté de choix.Intuitivement, la liberté signifie pouvoir sélectionner ce qui nous convient le mieux parmi un grand nombre de possibilités. Mais notre cerveau n'est pas conçu pour comparer des dizaines, voire des centaines d'options simultanément. Chaque décision demande un effort mental : analyser, anticiper, évaluer les conséquences. Plus les options sont nombreuses, plus cette charge cognitive augmente.Un psychologue américain, Barry Schwartz, a popularisé ce concept au début des années 2000. Il distingue deux types de personnes : les satisficers, qui choisissent une option “suffisamment bonne”, et les maximisateurs, qui veulent absolument la meilleure option possible. Or, plus l'éventail de choix est large, plus les maximisateurs deviennent anxieux, car ils craignent en permanence de se tromper.Ce phénomène a été observé dans des expériences simples. Dans un supermarché, lorsque les clients pouvaient goûter six variétés de confiture, ils achetaient davantage que lorsque vingt-quatre variétés étaient proposées. Trop d'options provoquent souvent un effet de paralysie décisionnelle : au lieu de choisir, on hésite… et parfois on renonce.Mais le paradoxe ne s'arrête pas là. Même après avoir choisi, l'abondance d'options continue de nous poursuivre. Si nous savons qu'il existait vingt alternatives, nous sommes plus susceptibles de regretter notre décision, en imaginant qu'une autre option aurait pu être meilleure. Résultat : au lieu d'être satisfaits, nous doutons.Ce paradoxe explique pourquoi certaines sociétés très orientées vers la consommation affichent des niveaux élevés d'anxiété et d'insatisfaction, malgré un confort matériel sans précédent. Avoir plus ne signifie pas nécessairement se sentir mieux.Faut-il pour autant renoncer à la liberté de choix ? Non. Mais il peut être bénéfique de simplifier volontairement notre environnement : réduire le nombre d'options, établir des routines, accepter l'idée qu'un bon choix est souvent préférable à un choix parfait.Le paradoxe de la liberté de choix nous rappelle une chose essentielle : la véritable liberté ne consiste pas toujours à multiplier les possibilités, mais parfois à savoir se limiter. Car ce n'est pas la quantité de choix qui nous rend heureux, mais la paix intérieure avec les choix que nous faisons. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer revisits the captivating concept of the Paradox of Choice. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by options when shopping, scrolling through streaming services, or planning a vacation? This episode dives deep into why having too many choices can lead to decision paralysis, stress, and ultimately dissatisfaction. Melina discusses the foundational work of Barry Schwartz, who popularized this idea, and explores how the abundance of options can actually diminish our sense of freedom and well-being. Through relatable examples, including the infamous jam study and the complexities of online dating, listeners will understand how too many choices can lead to superficial decision-making and regret. As you listen, reflect on the choices you present to your customers and consider how simplifying options could enhance their buying experience. This episode not only highlights the pitfalls of excess choice but also provides actionable tips for both individuals and businesses to navigate decision-making more effectively. In this episode: Discover the origins and implications of the Paradox of Choice in everyday life. Learn how too many options can lead to decision paralysis and dissatisfaction. Explore relatable examples, including the jam study and the impact of choice on dating. Understand the differences between maximizers and satisficers and how they approach decision-making. Gain insights on how to simplify choices for your customers to enhance their buying experience. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/562. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further?  Learn With Us on our website. Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites.  Let's connect: Send Us a Message Follow Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube The Brainy Business on Instagram

The school year has barely started… and mornings are chaos, afternoons are meltdowns, and bedtime is a war zone. If your family routine is already off the rails, you’re not alone — and you’re not failing. In this short, evidence-based episode, Justin & Kylie share two powerhouse strategies backed by world-class research that will instantly reduce friction, restore calm, and get your days flowing again. KEY POINTS Most families don’t have ten problems — they have one bottleneck. Fix that, and everything downstream improves. Use three questions to identify your real bottleneck (not the symptoms). Mornings, after-school collapse, bedtime battles, and parent bottlenecks are the most common trouble spots. Decision fatigue breaks routines. Successful families minimise decisions by using defaults, patterns, and routines. One-time decisions beat daily debates: uniforms, breakfast rotation, meal rosters, after-school defaults, and bedtime rules. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Family routine falls apart because you’re burning willpower on low-value repetitive decisions instead of creating a system that lets you make the decision once — then keep it on repeat.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Theory of Constraints — Eli Goldratt (bottlenecks & flow) Paradox of Choice — Barry Schwartz (decision overload) Decision Architecture — Chip Heath Skylight Calendar (not sponsored) — digital scheduling & defaults tool ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Identify the bottleneck: Ask: When does chaos peak? What task derails everything? What’s the domino? Fix that first. Engineer it out of existence: Change the environment, not the child — uniforms ready, lunches packed, shoes found the night before. Create defaults: Breakfast rotation, meal roster, after-school ritual, homework spot, bedtime time. Save willpower for what matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BackgroundBioArticles and Papers Discussed“The Theory Behind the Age-Related Positivity Effect,” Andrew Reed and Laura Carstensen, NIH.gov, Sept. 27, 2012.“Investing Without Blind Spots,” Better Vantage podcast, Nov. 12, 2025.“Out of Sight, Out of Market: The IRA Cash Drag,” by Andy Reed et al., Vanguard.com, Sept. 5, 2024.“Advisors and Investors Split on Inflation, Bond Views,” by Xiao Xu and Andy Reed, Vanguard.com, Sept. 12, 2025.“Stress, Debt, and the Power of Planning,” by Anna Madamba and Andy Reed, Vanguard.com, April 9, 2025“Improving Retirement Outcomes by Default: The Case for an IRA QDIA,” by Andy Reed, et al., Vanguard.com, July 2024."Maximizing versus Satisficing: Happiness Is a Matter of Choice," by Barry Schwartz, Andrew Ward, et al., NIH.gov, November 2002.“The Ostrich Effect: Selective Attention to Information,” George Loewenstein and Duane Seppi, CMU.edu, Feb. 11, 2009.“Inside the Minds of Equity Income Fund Investors,” Sharon Hill and Paulo Costa, Vanguard.com, Aug. 26, 2025.“Trading Is Hazardous to Your Wealth: The Common Stock Investment Performance of Individual Investors,” Brad Barber and Terrance Odean, Berkeley.edu, April 2000.Books DiscussedThe Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, by Barry SchwartzNudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, by Richard Thaler and Cass SunsteinThe Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters, by Eric JohnsonOther“Was Bogle's Princeton Thesis Eerily Prescient?” by Jess Bebel, Morningstar.com, May 27, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En esta sesión hablamos más de atención y contenidos digitales on Fabienne Fourquet. Fabienne es cofundadora y CEO de 2btube, consultora digital ara creadores de contenido, marcas y plataformas. No sólo ha vivido la transición de los medios tradicionales a las últimas tendencias, si no que ha creado una empresa de éxito cuyos contenidos (propios y representados) suman miles de millones de visitas mensuales. Fabienne ha vivido en varios países y también es madre. Más sobre Fabienne en sus redes https://www.instagram.com/fabiennef/ Y más sobre el equipo de 2btube en https://2btube.com/equipo/ Un agradecimiento especial a Franccesca Tremolada, jefa de producción, por ayudarnos a planear todo, y a Roberto de Baltasar, realizador, editor y jefe técnico que se hizo cargo de la grabación para que podamos tener vídeo. Además es bajista de la banda Fuet! y tiene proyectos muy chulos en su web https://www.robertodebaltasar.com/ Recursos: Vídeos: Spot Comisión Europea por el cargador único https://youtu.be/jIyo29pjgDI?si=SrNV8-CVhlfjsiy0 Jaime Altozano - Análisis Banda sonora de El señor de los anillos (Comunidad) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5LLHZf9ebU Ter - una nueva unidad de medida (por qué Kim Kardashian está relacionada on la arquitectura) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thPGBuVRpPg Libros: The siren´s call - Chris Hayes https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Call-Attention-Endangered-Resource/dp/0593653114?tag=masdivi-21 (En Castellano) El canto de las sirenas - Chris Hayes https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/B0G8QHZJDJ?tag=masdivi-21 Comerciantes de atención - Tim Wu https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Tim-Wu-ebook/dp/B086DNM7QS?tag=masdivi-21 La paradoja de la elección - Barry Schwartz https://www.amazon.com/Barry-Schwartz-ebook/dp/B000TDGGVU?tag=masdivi-21 Decoded - Phil Barden https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Phil-Barden-ebook/dp/B0BFD29L1X?tag=masdivi-21 Movimiento white mirror https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/white-mirror-community/posts/?feedView=all

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Today's wisdom comes from The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused   Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

Learn about the SEO predictions and expectations from top specialists, featuring John Mueller, Barry Schwartz, Dawn Anderson, Judith Lewis, Eli Schwartz, Clara Soteras Acosta, Emina Demiri, Anthony Barone, Seb Atkinson, Dani Leitner, Mihai Aperghis, Julian Redlich, Nadia Mojahed, Max Woelfle, Nikola Minkov, Dave Rohrer, Stephan Czysch, Carolyn Shelby, Simon Vreeman, Evgeni Yordanov, M.Eng., and yours truly!* What's your Top SEO prediction and expectation? Leave it in the comments and I'll feature in the SEOFOMO Search Trends Report for 2026

We've all rolled our eyes at someone's behavior, only to realize, uncomfortably, that we've done the same. Join Yael in this conversation discussing this very common human experience with Michael Hallsworth, the author of The Hypocrisy Trap. Michael breaks down the nature of hypocrisy, including its historical origin and why it is such a prevalent issue in our lives and in politics. You'll also hear how societal norms and personal biases can play into our confrontations with hypocrisy and take away effective strategies to minimize it in your daily interactions. Check it out if you want a new take on this age-old problem and why understanding it can lead to more authentic and trusting relationships. Listen and Learn:Understanding hypocrisy as a judgment we make about inconsistencies The surprising origin of the word “hypocrite” and how its meaning evolvedWhy hypocrisy isn't always bad and how to balance consistency and context in our actionsHow calling out hypocrisy can backfire, creating more of it, and making the term lose meaning, while revealing surprising insights about human behaviorWhy we're often blind to our own double standards in relationships and how our perception of intentions gives us more leniency for ourselves than for othersWhy a level of hypocrisy is inevitable in democratic politicsIs tolerating some political and personal hypocrisy necessary, even when it feels uncomfortable to do so?Strategies to understand, reduce, and respond to hypocrisy, and learning why shifting how we view inconsistency can lead to less cynicism and more meaningful changeResourcesMichael's Website: https://www.michaelhallsworth.com/The Hypocrisy Trap: How Changing What We Criticize Can Improve Our Lives on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780262050944 The Hypocrisy Trap on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hypocrisy-Trap-Changing-Criticize-Improve Practical Wisdom by Kenneth Sharpe and Barry Schwartz: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781594485435 About Michael HallsworthDr. Michael Hallsworth, author of The Hypocrisy Trap. Michael has spent two decades applying behavioral science to real-world problems, teaching at places like UPenn, Princeton, and Columbia. And he's taken all that academic knowhow to help design better policies and services for governments and organizations around the world.Related Episodes:Episode 48. Practical WisdomEpisode 51. The Psychology of Political DivisionEpisode 362. Adult Bullies and High Conflict PeopleEpisode 392. Outraged with Kurt GrayHow to Change with Katy MilkmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Descubre Cómo Entender de Verdad Un Trastorno de Ansiedad y Tomar Acción En Nuestro Curso Gratuito El Mapa de La Ansiedad: https://escuelaansiedad.com/Cursos/el-mapa-de-la-ansiedad ️ La Paradoja de la Elección: Cuando Más Opciones No Significa Más Libertad Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de La Teoría de la Mente. Hoy nos adentramos en un experimento de sábado, un espacio reservado para probar, explorar y jugar con nuevas formas de contar y entender la mente. Y esta vez lo hacemos de la mano de la inteligencia artificial… y de un libro que ya es un clásico en la psicología contemporánea: La paradoja de la elección, de Barry Schwartz. En este episodio analizamos cómo la abundancia de opciones, lejos de hacernos más libres, puede convertirse en un detonante de ansiedad, bloqueo y frustración. A partir de investigaciones, ejemplos cotidianos y una narración cercana, reflexionamos sobre por qué tomar decisiones se ha vuelto tan difícil en el mundo moderno. Schwartz nos habla de tres efectos clave de tener demasiadas opciones: 1️⃣ Parálisis por decisión: cuando la mente se bloquea frente al exceso de alternativas. 2️⃣ Satisfacción menguante: incluso cuando decidimos, las opciones no elegidas nos persiguen. 3️⃣ Expectativas irreales: creemos que debemos encontrar la opción perfecta... y si no lo hacemos, nos culpamos. Este episodio conecta profundamente con muchos de los temas que tratamos en AMADAG TV: el miedo a equivocarnos, el perfeccionismo, la hiperreflexión y esa constante presión interna por “elegir bien” en todo momento. Es un terreno fértil para que florezca la ansiedad, especialmente en quienes ya conviven con un trastorno de ansiedad generalizada, agorafobia o TOC. Como novedad, en este episodio usamos la IA como aliada para enriquecer el análisis, conectar ideas y ayudarte a sacar más provecho de este libro, que se ha convertido en una brújula para entender el laberinto de decisiones en el que vivimos hoy. ¿Cómo podemos tener una relación más sana con nuestras decisiones? ¿Qué estrategias pueden ayudarnos a vivir con más serenidad en medio de tanto estímulo? Este episodio no solo es una reflexión, sino una pequeña guía para empezar a elegir con menos miedo y más conciencia. ✨ Si este episodio te remueve, te inspira o te hace reflexionar, recuerda que puedes dar un paso más: Apúntate a nuestro curso gratuito El Mapa de la Ansiedad Un recorrido práctico para comprender los mecanismos de la ansiedad y empezar a tomar decisiones desde un lugar más claro y compasivo. Recursos y Enlaces de Interés: Nuestro nuevo libro: www.elmapadelaansiedad.com Nuestra escuela de ansiedad: www.escuelaansiedad.com Página web oficial: http://www.amadag.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Asociacion.Agorafobia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amadag.psico/ Canal YouTube Amadag TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22fPGPhEhgiXCM7PGl68rw Palabras clave (keywords): ansiedad,paradoja de la elección,Barry Schwartz,psicología moderna,decisiones difíciles,elección y ansiedad,saturación de opciones,parálisis por análisis,hiperreflexión,miedo a decidir,satisfacción y elección,arrepentimiento del comprador,sobrecarga mental,neurociencia y elecciones,psicología del consumidor,libertad y decisiones,estres por decidir,opciones ilimitadas,gestión emocional,curso ansiedad,mapa de la ansiedad,como tomar decisiones,salud mental,perfeccionismo,autonomía emocional Hashtags: #Ansiedad #ParadojaDeLaElección #PsicologíaModerna #TomaDeDecisiones #SaludMental #MapaDeLaAnsiedad

Stacy Barton was assigned an exhaustive project at 9 pm and had to complete it by 6 am if she wanted to receive a paycheck. While most of us would have deflated under the pressure, Stacy saw an opportunity; it was time to get creative. By being inventive and working around the rules, she learned how to deliver a product that companies, employees, and her audience love. In this revisited episode, Stacy shares how constraints spark creativity, why the audience is always the star, and how storytelling can transform leadership, teamwork, and workplace culture.Stacy has been creating multimillion-dollar immersive experiences for over 37 years as a designer, award-winning writer, and story lead. She uses her creativity to work with high-network individuals and companies like Disney, Ringling Bros, DreamVision, and SeaWorld, among others.In this episode, Dart and Stacy discuss:- Creating an immersive experience to engage customers- How to show your customers/employees you care about them- Discovering the story behind your brand- Finding employees that complement your company- The importance of appreciation at work- Applying storytelling to real-world business problems- Being creative within the constraints of work- And more…Stacy Barton has been creating immersive experiences as a designer, writer, and story lead for over 37 years. Utilizing immense creativity and problem-solving skills, she helps build multimillion-dollar pop-up experiences, escape rooms, shows, and theme park areas for high-network individuals and companies, including Disney, Ringling Bros, DreamVision, and SeaWorld.As a writer, Stacy brings stories to life through her scripts, narrative development, and novels. She is the award-winning author of three books, five children's picture books, and over 30 magazine publications. She presented as a panelist for the National Association of Writers and Writing Program and is a speaker for events such as the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference and the Disney Institute.Resources Mentioned:Why We Work, by Barry Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Work-Barry-Schwartz/dp/144237814XConnect with Stacy:Website: https://www.stacybarton.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-barton-58b7997/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stacy-Barton/author/B001JS4R6AWork with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

How has rational choice theory come to dominate both our understanding of the world and our view of good judgment, and why is that a problem? What are the benefits of remembering to zoom in and out to get a better picture of problems and solutions? Why do we prefer reducing things to numbers even if that abstracts useful levels of data?Barry Schwartz is a professor Emeritus at Swarthmore College and the prolific author of many books. His latest titles include Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making and Wisdom: How to Discover Your Path in Work and Life.Greg and Barry discuss the limitations of rational choice theory, the importance of practical wisdom, and the role of judgment in making decisions. They also touch on the broader implications of rational choice theory across various fields, the history of economic and social science paradigms, and the necessity of incorporating ethical considerations into people's decision-making. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:The way we think about the world changes the world10:47: The argument in the book [Choose Wisely] was, the way we think about the world changes the world. And it is true that the way we think about the world changes the world, but it changes the world materially. It does not just change the world because of the ideas we have running around in our heads; it changes the material world. Yeah. The factory did not exist, and then it did. And as a result, what it meant to work changed. That was not in our heads. That was, you know, a structure that was out in the world that made demands on the people who walked in the door every day. So it was not idealism. The argument was that ideas change not just how people think, but what kinds of things people are able to do. And I think the same thing is true with rational choice theory, though it is a bit more abstract. You know, you cannot do a rational choice analysis without being able to quantify.Why we can't game the way to design incentives14:16: People somehow think that there is a bulletproof way to design incentives, so that they will not distort why they gave us the incentives they are designed to encourage. And, the bad news is there is no such thing, and there is no system that cannot be gamed.How economics changes the way we think07:22: There is a general, more general problem in social science, which is that, unlike planets, people are affected by claims that are made about what they are like. And so, the more we read social science, and the more economics, the king of the social sciences, dominates the news, the more inclined we are to think like and act like economists. So, does this tell us that the economists have discovered something? No. I mean, maybe. But it is just as likely that what economists have done is create something. They have created a way of approaching decisions and value assessment and so on that is consistent with their framework and changed people as a result.What we miss when we measure everything42:15: Rational choice theory is not neutral about what stays in the frame and what goes outside it. Things that go outside the frame are the ones that are most difficult to quantify using the same scale that you are using for everything else. And so, in the case of the price of a pound of beef, you could add the amount of money that our taxes contribute to subsidies. You could factor in the costs of the fertilizers that enable the corn to grow enough so that the cows can get fattened up. How do you quantify exactly the cost to human health? You can do it. How many more dollars do we pay per year because of antibiotic-resistant bacteria? But does that capture the cost in health? No. It only captures the dollar cost in health.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Rational Choice ModelDaniel KahnemanReinforcement LearningB. F. SkinnerReflexivity (Social Theory)Karl PopperGeorge SorosGoodhart's lawThe Omnivore's DilemmaAnnie DukePhronesisTelosSwarthmore CollegeAdnan KhashoggiGuest Profile:Wikipedia PageFaculty Profile at Swarthmore CollegeProfile at The Decision LabSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageChoose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-MakingWhy We Work (TED Books)Wisdom: How to Discover Your Path in Work and LifeBrilliant: The Art and Science of Making Better DecisionsThe Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Revised EditionPractical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right ThingAre We Happy Yet? Happiness in an Age of Abundance (Cato Unbound)The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is LessThe Costs of LivingThe Battle for Human Nature: Science, Morality and Modern LifeRelated unSILOed episodes:Barry Schwartz - Why We Work: Breaking Down the Psychological and Economic Factors of a Great WorkplaceDonald MacKenzie - Trading at Light Speed: The Impact of Ultra-Fast Algorithms on Financial Markets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, announced the fourth policy interest rate cut this year, down by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25%, signaling a steadiness in inflation, while simultaneously warning of a weakening economy. It comes in the midst of a volatile U.S.-Canada trade war, and ahead of a later-than-usual federal budget, with a projected deficit of close to $70 billion. Host Mike Eppel speaks to Barry Schwartz, President and Chief Investment Officer at Baskin Wealth to get a pulse check of the Canadian economy ahead of the upcoming November 4th federal budget. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Not every decision can be reduced to data. In Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making, Barry Schwartz and Richard Schuldenfrei argue that wisdom begins where the algorithm ends.

Read the full transcript here. What does rationality mean when life won't fit a spreadsheet? If models demand one common scale, what happens to values that can't be compared? Are we optimizing choices, or narrowing them to what's easy to count? When do toy problems stop teaching us about real ones? Can preferences be “mapped” if the act of asking reshapes them? When is precision a disguise for guesswork? What standard should judge error when the world is fuzzy by design? If we want better decisions, should we start by choosing better frames? How do fast intuitions and slow reflection share the work when stakes are high? When should we pause because the first answer felt too easy? How can diverse perspectives expose what one mind won't see? How do we weigh the uncountable without pretending it's all commensurate? What does a life well chosen look like beyond being error-free? Barry Schwartz is an emeritus professor of psychology at Swarthmore College and a visiting professor at the Haas School of Business at Berkeley. He has spent fifty years thinking and writing about the interaction between economics, psychology, and morality. He has written several books that address aspects of this interaction, including The Battle for Human Nature, The Costs of Living, The Paradox of Choice, Practical Wisdom (with Kenneth Sharpe), Why We Work, and most recently, Choose Wisely (with Richard Schuldenfrei). Schwartz has spoken four times at the TED conference, and his TED talks have been viewed by more than 25 million people. Links: Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less Staff Spencer Greenberg — Host + Director Ryan Kessler — Producer + Technical Lead Uri Bram — Factotum WeAmplify — Transcriptionists Igor Scaldini — Marketing Consultant Music Broke for Free Josh Woodward Lee Rosevere Quiet Music for Tiny Robots wowamusic zapsplat.com Affiliates Clearer Thinking GuidedTrack Mind Ease Positly UpLift [Read more]

For many decision scientists, their starting point—drawn from economics—is a quantitative formula called Rational Choice Theory, allowing people to calculate and choose the best options. The problem is that this framework assumes an overly simplistic picture of the world, in which different types of values can be quantified and compared, leading to the “most rational” choice. Behavioral economics acknowledges that irrationality is common but still accepts the underlying belief from economics of what a rational decision should look like.   Drawing from economics, psychology, and philosophy—and both inspired by and challenging Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow—Barry Schwartz shows how the focus on rationality, narrowly understood, fails to fully describe how we think about our decisions, much less help us make better ones. Barry Schwartz is professor emeritus of psychology at Swarthmore College and visiting professor at Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. His research and writing focus on the intersection of psychology and economics, particularly with regard to decision-making, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the nature of human values. His books include The Paradox of Choice, Why We Work, and (as coauthor) Practical Wisdom. His new book, co-authored with the philosopher Richard Schuldenfrei, is Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making.

Send us a textIn this episode, Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal, and Barry Schwartz discuss various pressing topics in the digital marketing landscape, including the rise of local review ransom schemes, the ongoing debate about the state of the open web, and the implications of AI on search interfaces. They explore how Google's recent changes and the introduction of AI features are reshaping user experiences and the future of search. The conversation also touches on the challenges businesses face with review moderation and the impact of spam on search quality.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Before he was a Formula One driver, Lando Norris was the kid in the McLaren garage packing boxes, dismantling equipment, and working side by side with the mechanics. No glamour, no headlines, just long hours in the background, doing the kind of jobs nobody sees. What struck me most is that he didn't see it as grunt work. He saw it as belonging. As trust-building, as part of something bigger than himself, and that small shift is the difference between viewing work as a job, a career, or a calling.In this episode, we explore what it really means to treat your work as a calling, not just a set of tasks. We look at psychologist Dr. Amy Wrzesniewski's research on how we find meaning in the everyday, and how something as simple as reframing a task can transform the way we show up.Together, we explore:Why Lando's early garage work laid the foundation for his careerThe psychology of job, career, and callingHow job crafting turns small tasks into meaningful onesWhat leaders can learn about trust from Formula One teamworkHow to reframe your own work so it matters moreBecause high performance isn't only about winning under the lights, it's about the way you approach the work nobody else notices.Here is more information on the studies referenced: Jobs, Careers, and Callings: People's Relations to Their Work (Amy Wrzesniewski, Clark McCauley, Paul Rozin, Barry Schwartz, 1997)Jobs, Identities, and Work: How Job Crafting Relates to Meaningful Work and Work Identity (Justin M. Berg, Jane E. Dutton, Amy Wrzesniewski, 2013)Positive Emotions Broaden the Scope of Attention and Thought-Action Repertoires, (Barbara Fredrickson, 2001)Listen to the full episode with Lando Norris: https://pod.fo/e/112cbb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Rise Up Live Joy Your Way," life coach Kamini Wood tackles the pervasive habit of overthinking, also known as rumination. She dives into the psychological and neuroscientific reasons behind this cycle, explaining how repetitive thoughts can trap us in a state of anxiety and decision paralysis. Drawing on research from cognitive behavioral therapy and authors like Barry Schwartz, Kamini reveals how cognitive distortions and an abundance of choices can fuel overthinking. She provides practical, science-backed strategies to interrupt these patterns, including thought challenging, mindfulness, and taking small, decisive actions to reclaim your focus and move from a state of worry to productive, intentional living.Discover more powerful tips and guidance here: https://www.kaminiwood.com/blog/Learn more about my coaching services: https://www.kaminiwood.com/services/Follow me for more empowering inspiration and guidance:https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/https://www.pinterest.com/itsauthenticme/

Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we dig into the concept of GOMO, the Guarantee of Missing Out, as a more empowering alternative to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and FOBO (Fear of Being Over). We'll talk about how making choices inherently involves letting go of other possibilities, which, though initially daunting, can lead to a sense of freedom and relief. We'll lean on insights from Oliver Burkeman's 'Four Thousand Weeks' and Barry Schwartz's 'Paradox of Choice,' as we explore some practical strategies to navigate the overwhelming array of choices in modern life and the art of letting go to make space for what you're most connected to.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!   Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Joy Lab Episode about FOBO. Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Series on authenticity from our Joy Lab podcast: Unmasking Your True Self: Exploring Authenticity and Awe [ep. 216] Embrace Your True Self: Accepted, Connected, & In The Game [ep. 217] The Road Most Travelled: Awakening Through Suffering [ep. 218]  Follow Your Bliss: Awakening to Joy [ep. 219] The Still Small Voice: Awakening with soulfulness [ep. 220] Farivar, S., Wang, F., & Turel, O. (2022). Followers' problematic engagement with influencers on social media: An attachment theory perspective. Computers in Human Behavior, 133. Access here.  Ruth King's website.   Full transcript here.   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

This week on Marketing O'Clock: Performance Max gets smarter with expanded targeting and new asset-level metrics. Also, Danny Sullivan announces he's moving on from his Google Search Liaison role. Plus, Google says AI Overviews aren't killing traffic — but the data's got plot holes.Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/

Why more is lessWe're surrounded by choice - an endless sea of possible paths we might take. However, does the overwhelming range of choices leave us better off or worse? In general, we tend to think that more is better, but Barry Schwartz, author of the ground-breaking book 'The Paradox of Choice', argues that this view is mistaken. More can lead us to be psychologically overloaded, unsatisfied, and tyrannised by the burden of choices that present themselves to us.Barry is an American psychologist and the Dorwin Cartwright Emeritus Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. He is author of several famous books including 'Why We Work' and 'The Paradox of Choice'.Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3618: Margo Aaron challenges the popular self-help trope of the "$10 million question," revealing how it often obscures deeper issues of self-worth, fulfillment, and societal pressure. Through the story of her friend Kal, a man content with a simple, joyful life, she exposes the radical truth that genuine satisfaction comes not from ambition or hustle, but from accepting who you are and what you truly value. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/psychology/what-would-you-do-if-you-had-all-the-money-in-the-world/ Quotes to ponder: "Financial burdens (after a certain point) are psychological burdens. And there is no amount of money that can rid you of psychological burdens." "He was a regular dude who enjoyed his life. That's it. That was what the world told him was a problem." "We live in a world where the most subversive thing you can do is be satisfied with who you are and what you want." Episode references: The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-order my new book here: https://a.co/d/484tmSeAre FOBO (Fear of Better Options) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) running your life? The constant chase for the “best” choice can leave you mentally drained, stuck in decision paralysis, and dissatisfied—even when you do decide. In this episode, we break down Barry Schwartz's Paradox of Choice and uncover the hidden mental costs of overchoice. Learn four powerful strategies—including pre-deciding, setting digital boundaries, and using the Neurocycle—to clear the chaos, simplify decisions, and take back control of your mind. Tune in and start thinking deeply, living intentionally, and hacking your brain for a better life!Sponsors making this episode possible:PUORI: Right now you get an amazing 20% off their health products, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAFand use my promo code DRLEAF, or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase.BiOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to BiOptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10%. The great thing about BlOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!HERO: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code DRLEAF at checkout.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3450: J.D. Roth explores the paradox of choice and the pursuit of perfection, revealing how too many options can lead to decision paralysis and dissatisfaction. He provides actionable strategies for overcoming this mental hurdle, empowering readers to embrace "good enough" and live with more clarity and joy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/the-paradox-of-choice-and-the-dangers-of-perfection/ Quotes to ponder: "Perfection is the enemy of progress." "Too many choices can leave us feeling paralyzed, unable to make any decision at all." "Embracing 'good enough' allows us to move forward with confidence and clarity." Episode references: The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices