Sometimes the best framework is radical simplification:
The Good Enough Standard Define "good enough" for each category: - Restaurants: Clean, decent reviews, reasonable price - Clothes: Fits, appropriate, comfortable - Technology: Does what I need, reliable brand - Entertainment: Sounds interesting, fits schedule
Once something meets "good enough," stop analyzing.
The Default Option Create defaults for common scenarios: - Monday lunch: Salad from usual place - Gift needed: Amazon gift card - Date night: Rotation of three restaurants - Weekend morning: Farmers market
Defaults handle 80% of instances. Override only when necessary.
The Constraint Method Add artificial constraints to force faster decisions: - First option that meets criteria wins - Maximum 10 minutes research - Choose from top 3 Google results - Whatever's available at local store
Constraints prevent endless optimization.