14. Are You a Maximizer or a Satisficer?
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How would you like to work at a podcast, young lady? Is that the question? I'm Angela Duckworth. I'm Steven Dubner. And you're listening to no stupid questions. Today on the show. When it comes to decision making, is it better to maximize or satisfice? Can I ask, is synonym for maximizer pain in the ass? Also, what is the ideal interview question?
Oh, I noticed you've got a Phillies hat on. Are you from Philadelphia? And then all of a sudden an hour's gone by and the interview's over. Angela Duckworth, I have a question for you today. Shoot. I wanna know Whether you are A maximizer or a satisfacer? And why?
And While you answer, I want you to explain Maximizing and satisfacing where it comes from. What it means. I am a maximizer.
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