#concept ### What Is Analysis Paralysis? Analysis Paralysis describes an individual or group process when overanalysing or overthinking a situation can cause forward motion or decision-making to become "paralysed", meaning that no solution or course of action is decided upon. A situation may be deemed too complicated and a decision is never made, due to the fear that a potentially larger problem may arise. A person may desire a perfect solution, but may fear making a decision that could result in error, while on the way to a better solution. Equally, a person may hold that a superior solution is a short step away, and stall in its endless pursuit, with no concept of [[diminishing returns]]. ## Related Reading - [[The Paradox of Choice]] - Barry Schwartz on how too many options can paralyze decision-making - [[Decisive]] - Chip and Dan Heath's framework for making better choices under uncertainty - [[Essentialism by Greg McKeown]] - Greg McKeown on eliminating decision fatigue by focusing on what matters === *Last Updated December 2025*