The Endless Options Trap: Why Keeping All Doors Open Drains Our Focus

THE ENDLESS OPTIONS TRAP

WHY KEEPING ALL DOORS OPEN DRAINS OUR FOCUS

(PSYCHOLOGY & DECISION-MAKING)

WRITTEN BY: OXFORD BUSINESS PUBLISHING

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book has been crafted by integrating the insights and expertise of numerous renowned international specialists in the field. Rather than relying on a single or average source, it draws from a rich combination of premium, authoritative perspectives, ensuring that readers gain access to the highest quality knowledge available.

CONTENT:

Introduction: The Compulsion To Keep Every Door Ajar

Predictably Irrational: The Foundation Of Our Options Dilemma

The Truth About Relativity: How Context Skews Our Choices

The Fallacy Of Supply And Demand: How Our First Anchors Shape All Subsequent Options

The Cost Of Zero Cost: The Irresistible Lure Of "Free" Options

The Problem Of Procrastination And Self-Control: Delaying The Inevitable Choice

The High Price Of Ownership: Why Letting Go Is So Hard

The Influence Of Arousal: When Emotions Hijack Our Decision-Making

The Effect Of Expectations: Shaping Our Perceived Value Of Opportunities

The Power Of Price: The Unconscious Influence On Perceived Quality

The Cost Of Social Norms: How External Pressures Influence Our Options

The Tragedy Of Spreading Ourselves Too Thin: The Downsides Of Infinite Possibilities

When Indecision Starves The Donkey: The Paralysis Of Similar Choices

Consciously Closing Doors: Strategies For Commitment

Designing For Better Decisions: Creating Environments That Foster Commitment

© 2025 Oxford Publishing (Ebook): 6610001041472

Fecha de lanzamiento

Ebook: 27 de agosto de 2025