We are conditioned to seek the optimal solution. The best investment, the perfect job, the ideal partner. But this pursuit of perfection can be a trap, leading to endless research and a crippling fear of choosing wrong. This is what psychologists call "maximizing."

The alternative is "satisficing"—choosing the first option that meets your essential criteria. It’s not about settling for less; it’s about recognizing that the marginal benefit of finding a "perfect" choice is often outweighed by the time, energy, and stress spent searching for it.

A "good enough" decision made today is often better than a "perfect" decision made next month, or never. The safest path is often to make a good, solid choice and then move forward, ready to adapt. Action and adaptation will always beat theoretical perfection.