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One thing I read on HN a couple of month back and really clicked with me is: "If you really struggle to decide between two options and you begin to waste time
by thorio 4y ago
One thing I read on HN a couple of month back and really clicked with me is:
"If you really struggle to decide between two options and you begin to waste time by postponing the decision, this often indicates, that both options are very similar in expectable outcome"
At least in situations, where you can't access more info about path A or B, indecisiveness may indicate "go flip a coin"
Sounds simple, but made me aware and helped in a few situations not wasting time already.
- barrenko 4y agoThis is like that one on Bezos - if a decision is "revolving" door type situation, make as many mistakes as possible. If it's a concrete wall and disappearing door type of situation do feel free to ponder.
- blaser-waffle 4y agothe freakonomics podcast had a bit about this, "the wisdom of quitting". and a follow up about coin flips for sufficiently abstract or complex decisions.