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) y2 \+ v& d& h7 Z V- TIn America, people are faced with more and more decisions every day, whether it's picking one of 31 ice cream flavors or deciding whether and when to get married. That sounds like a great thing. But as research from a Swarthmore College psychology professor has shown, too many choices can make us confused, unhappy—even paralyzed with indecision.+ N' M6 Q) I, e! E/ }' u
That's particularly true when it comes to the workplace, says Barry Schwartz, "People have to pick and choose what domains they're going to maximize on," she says. "There may be people out there who try to maximize on everything and, in the process, end up making decisions that don't satisfy what they're looking for." These people will, literally, never be satisfied.
7 Z& g9 G7 C: ]- QIn Schwartz's view, it's better to settle for "good enough" most of the time. Lower expectations and fewer regrets will make people who settle happier. He believes considering every option is almost never necessary, and should be reserved for the most important life decisions. Ultimately, it's more important to maximize happiness than options. |
发表于 2012-8-14 10:13:42
