Having a smaller number of choices is psychologically less stressful for us. It's simply the way our brains work.
When we have many choices, we become fixated on making the best possible choice, instead of one that is good enough. It's natural to prefer situations where you can feel confident you made the best possible choice, because your options were limited.
It's no coincidence the military operates the way it does. In those circumstances it's a matter of survival.
Much like veterans returning after Vietnam to a hostile environment, it's a difficult adjustment. When you're under constant threat, things must be made simple. But it's not the way people are meant to live forever.
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When we have many choices, we become fixated on making the best possible choice, instead of one that is good enough. It's natural to prefer situations where you can feel confident you made the best possible choice, because your options were limited.
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It was like that back home. We made everything simple because otherwise we'd die.
And now we're here. The old metrics don't fit.
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Much like veterans returning after Vietnam to a hostile environment, it's a difficult adjustment. When you're under constant threat, things must be made simple. But it's not the way people are meant to live forever.
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Don't know if I can do it now. But I want to, I think.
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Take one step at a time. You can find a place between killer and civilian, Brandon.
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