{"id":76122,"date":"2022-08-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=76122"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:59:29","slug":"binary-decision-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/binary-decision-making\/","title":{"rendered":"Binary Decision-Making: One Way or Another?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is it better to limit or expand your options when making decisions? What are the dangers of binary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to decision-making, we tend to come up with only two options. Thinking in binary terms may be less cognitively taxing, but it limits your options and clouds your judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some strategies for overcoming binary decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Come Up With More Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can counteract the tendency towards binary decision-making by coming up with <em>more<\/em> options. Doing so guarantees that you have at least two backup options. However, having<em> too <\/em>many options overwhelms you. It&#8217;s best to aim for three to four strong, distinct options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll share strategies for coming up with three to four strong, distinct options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategy-1-both-and-thinking\"><strong>Strategy 1: Both\/And Thinking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Binary choices are between choice A <em>or<\/em> B, but it\u2019s often better to pursue a both\/and option: one that combines the best parts of <em>both<\/em> A <em>and<\/em> B.<strong> <\/strong>One technique for creating a both\/and option is to combine an optimistic choice with a cautious one. According to the authors, <strong>a cautiously optimistic option prepares you for a range of outcomes<\/strong>\u2014<strong>both positive and negative. <\/strong>It serves as a middle ground between a high-risk option and one that\u2019s too prudent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine a postal worker who\u2019s considering quitting his job to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hub\/society-culture\/arts\/how-to-start-creating\/\">become an artist<\/a>. Within the binary of \u201cquit or not,\u201d the optimistic option is to quit and hope he can earn a living making art. The cautious option is to continue as a postal worker. A cautiously optimistic option could be to reduce his hours at the post office while he takes time to launch his career as an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: A cautiously optimistic mindset may provide you with general benefits in life, beyond the realm of decision-making. Research in psychology suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychnewsdaily.com\/realists-are-happier-than-unrealistic-optimists\">people who balance optimism with caution experience higher levels of long-term contentment<\/a>. That said, it might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/melania-trumps-be-best\/\">be best<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/dont-forget-the-basil\/201809\/beyond-optimism-versus-pessimism\">approach some tasks with more optimism than others<\/a>. For example, some psychologists recommend that you <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/1995-43739-001\">balance caution and optimism when setting goals and then employ a more optimistic mindset when carrying out those plans<\/a>.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategy-2-imagine-eliminating-options\"><strong>Strategy 2: Imagine Eliminating Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another strategy for developing more options is somewhat counterintuitive: Imagine that one or more of your options have been <em>eliminated<\/em>. The authors claim that <strong>when we rule out an option, we handle this constraint by creatively developing other options.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, consider someone who wants to sign up to run a full marathon. However, they\u2019re new to running, and they wonder if they\u2019ll be ready in time. After they imagine eliminating the option of running a full marathon, they research other possibilities. They add \u201crun a half-marathon\u201d to their list. It\u2019s an option that\u2019s both ambitious and realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Constraints Bolster Creativity<\/strong><br><br>Experimental research supports the Heath brothers\u2019 claim that <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/11\/why-constraints-are-good-for-innovation\">limitations during the creative process drive creative problem-solving.<\/a> When people are asked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-brainstorm-ideas-for-writing\/\">brainstorm ideas<\/a> without any limits, they follow their intuition instead of innovating. By contrast, when people brainstorm ideas <em>within<\/em> limits (such as limits on time or money), they tend to generate more creative solutions.&nbsp;<br><br>What are some additional ways you can apply creativity-inducing constraints while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-brainstorm-effectively\/\">brainstorming<\/a> options for a decision? Here are three suggestions:<br><br><strong>Ditch the cellphone. <\/strong>While brainstorming options, keep your cell phone in another room. Research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.journals.uchicago.edu\/doi\/full\/10.1086\/691462\">having your cell phone within reach\u2014whether or not you actually use it\u2014limits your cognitive competence<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Reduce your online distractions. <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking online for options for a decision, <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@kiwiandroiddev\/the-case-for-constraint-why-fewer-options-mean-less-procrastination-and-more-creativity-d11dc0f4e741\">download a website-blocker for your browser<\/a> so that you don\u2019t waste time web-surfing.<br><br><strong>Limit the time you spend developing options.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2006-02-12\/creativity-loves-constraints#xj4y7vzkg?sref=mIZ1p2Gz\">Place limits on your brainstorming time<\/a> so that you don\u2019t waste too much brain power and time generating options you later reject.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategy-3-learn-from-experts\"><strong>Strategy 3: Learn From Experts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A final way to develop additional options is to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/learn-from-experts\/\">learn from experts<\/a>. <\/strong>The Heaths define an \u201cexpert\u201d as anyone who has more experience than you with the topic of your decision. Experts may be able to share tried-and-tested options that you hadn\u2019t even thought of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, consider a teenager who asks his parents for a cell phone. His parents want to please him, but they\u2019re reluctant to increase his social media access. To produce an extra option beyond the binary of \u201cphone or no phone,\u201d they could seek advice from other parents who\u2019ve bought their children cell phones about how to supervise and limit children\u2019s social media use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: When seeking expert advice for a career-related decision, think carefully about whom to consult and what questions to ask. Researchers suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/07\/09\/stop-asking-can-i-pick-your-brain-harvard-says-this-is-how-successful-people-ask-for-advice.html\">for career-related decisions, you should seek the advice of expert <em>professionals<\/em>. For personal decisions, seek the advice of experienced friends or family<\/a>. When approaching an expert for career-related advice, it may help to use informational interview techniques (when you ask questions of someone in a field you\u2019re interested in). Use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/what-to-expect-in-informational-interview\">email template<\/a> when reaching out, <a href=\"https:\/\/lifedesignlog.com\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-virtual-informational-interviews\/\">research the expert in advance<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/5-tips-for-nonawkward-informational-interviews\">keep your Q&amp;A short.<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it better to limit or expand your options when making decisions? What are the dangers of binary decision-making? When it comes to decision-making, we tend to come up with only two options. 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