We live in a world of abundance: thousands of movies to stream, hundreds of toothpaste brands, and infinite career paths. Psychologist Brandon Cole argues in "The Paralysis of Choice" that this freedom is actually a cage. Building on the work of Barry Schwartz, Cole explores the "Decision Fatigue" that plagues modern life, leading to anxiety, procrastination, and perpetual dissatisfaction.Cole distinguishes between "Maximizers" (who need the absolute best result) and "Satisficers" (who aim for "good enough"). He presents data showing that Maximizers, despite making objectively better choices,...