The Paradox of Choice: How Limitations Foster Creativity

I’ve observed that many, especially aspiring, authors believe that they need to be free of constraints to be truly creative. However, both my experience and research into the topic have proven the reverse to be true. In this article, I will explore the paradox of choice and how limitations encourage greater creativity for writers and authors.

The Paradox of Choice

In his book, The Paradox of Choice, Psychologist Barry Schwartz discussed the idea of choice overload, in which an abundance of choic...