Your actions don't have to be perfect.

Don’t waste your time deliberating.

Seeking the perfect solution is a trap.

Because while it looks like a pursuit of progress, it actually hinders it.

Overthinking and overanalyzing every possible option never help you. It only leads to decision paralysis.

Excessive deliberation consumes valuable time that could be spent taking action.

Waiting for the perfect solution can cause you to miss opportunities.

Herbert A. Simon coined the term “satisficing” as a fix to this problem. It means finding a solution that meets the minimum criteria of acceptability, allowing you to make decisions more efficiently.

By accepting “good enough”, the pressure of finding the perfect solution is alleviated.

Taking action without that pressure allows you to learn and improve over time rather than waiting for the perfect plan.

That’s why it’s a good idea to define what “good enough” looks like for your task.

Narrowing down your choices to a few by trusting your instincts avoids the overwhelm.

The key is to quickly opt for a satisfactory option and take action without further delay. You can always make adjustments later based on the outcomes.

Repeating this process leads to more effective and quicker improvements than looking for perfect solutions.

Making quick decisions and getting quick results helps boost your confidence and keeps you going.

Just look out for feedback from your every action and use it to learn and grow.

Has decision paralysis ever delayed your action? How did you overcome it?