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Scenario

When quantifying good becomes paralyzing obsession

I calculate the impact of every purchase down to the cent and I can't buy groceries without having a panic attack about opportunity cost.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The compulsion to optimize every choice transforms moral reasoning into psychological prison.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Effective altruism examined?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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