Satisficing with friends
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 12:48PM
“Satisficing,” is an interesting term. It means we’re satisfied with the first choice that meets our needs. And that’s not a bad idea. It’s a short cut for those less important decisions like buying toothpaste. I don’t want to analyze every tube of toothpaste before tossing one in my basket.
At the same time, I don’t want to let Satisficing determine my inner circle of significant people, (ICOSP) those who have the most influence over me. (I realize we’re pretty much stuck with family.) ICOSP are people who influence my preferences, where I live, the kind of work I do, my interests and how I spend my time. And the closer and more significant these people become, the more persuasive they are to me.
Our decision-making skills for selecting toothpaste should differ from selecting our mates or friends. Not every chance meeting is a function of heaven or karma. Let’s stop Satisficing when it comes to choosing our inner circle of significant influencers. Be wise.