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Episode Summary:
Maria Chen, author of "Choose Less," joins the show to discuss decision fatigue, the concept of a daily "decision budget," and practical routines for protecting willpower throughout the day.
Key Topics:
- What decision fatigue is and how it builds over a day
- The "decision budget" framework for prioritizing which choices deserve full attention
- Maria's own morning routine and how it minimizes early decisions
- How willpower depletes differently across individuals
Mentioned:
- Book: "Choose Less" by Maria Chen
- Podcast: Hidden Brain (cited as an influence)
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