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When preparation goes too far. (Brandon Lopez/Unsplash/)When it comes to making decisions, there are two kinds of people in the world: maximizers and satisficers. Maximizers strive to make the best decision possible, while satisficers look to make up their minds for something good enough that they can be happy with. Research has shown maximizers are more likely to make better decisions, but experience more regret and anxiety— around both the decision and the process—than satisficers.When we buy something, especially something expensive, we all want to confirm our order or leave the store knowing we made the best decision for ourselves. If, for you, that entails buying the best things, you have to act like a maximizer. But don’t worry—this doesn’t mean it’ll be stressful or you’ll end up second guessing everything.Here’s how to overthink—in the best of ways.Know when to use comparison websitesComparison and meta-review websites like The Wirecutter are...