Stuck decision making? Use Occam's Razor
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Stuck between two good options? Use Occam's Razor and choose the simpler option.
π Occamβs Razor champions the notion that given two competing theories, the simpler oneβbased on fewer assumptions or stepsβis generally better. It's not about oversimplifying but about minimizing needless complexities or opportunities for error.
"Simplest" doesn't always equate to "best." Exceptions exist.
π But when confronted with multiple good solutions, analyze and ask yourself: am I overcomplicating this? Could there be a simpler angle? π§