“Making too many decisions is often symptomatic of poor systems or process.” Tim Ferriss

This Is Hijacking Your Brain and You Don’t Even Realize It...

(Why Making Too Many Decisions Is Disrupting Your Brain)

The “Cult of Hustle” glorifies being busy. “Hollow Wellness” says to “trust your intuition.” But both miss something deeper — constant decision-making drains the mind, dulls the spirit, and quietly steals peace.

When I realized more choices weren’t making people free

Over time, I began to notice how many people were burning out, not because they were lazy, but because they were overloaded with choices. They equated success with control — the more decisions they could make, the more powerful they thought they were. But what I saw was exhaustion. The mental drain was real, especially for those already fighting uphill battles like poverty or instability.

Then I came across a wealth coach who said something that stuck with me: “My success isn’t from what I said yes to. It’s from what I said no to.” That shifted everything. The key wasn’t hustling harder. It was pruning the noise — focusing on fewer, higher-value decisions and staying true to the mission God gave me.

When I started doing that myself, I felt more organized and peaceful. Fewer choices meant more clarity. Less chasing meant more purpose.

Scripture gives us the antidote

James 1:8 — “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

When every moment demands a choice, the soul becomes scattered. Clarity doesn’t come from control — it comes from surrender to divine order.

The wisdom of discipline and simplicity

The saints lived lives of focus. St. Anthony the Great said, “A man who knows himself is greater than one who raises the dead.”

By stripping away unnecessary choices, they made room for the only decision that truly mattered — to abide in God.

Science explains decision fatigue

Neuroscience shows that every decision, even small ones, burns energy in the prefrontal cortex — the brain’s center for willpower, empathy, and focus. Decision overload literally depletes your ability to think clearly and act wisely.

Entrepreneur Tim Ferriss put it plainly:
“Making too many decisions is often symptomatic of poor systems or process.”
The mind thrives not on chaos, but on rhythm.

A simple rule for restoring clarity

• Reduce micro-decisions. Eat similar healthy meals or follow a set morning routine.

• Schedule prayer at the same time daily. Remove “when” from the equation.

• End your day with order. Write down your top three priorities for tomorrow before bed.

Why this matters for professionals

The “Cult of Hustle” glorifies decision overload as ambition. “Hollow Wellness” masks mental chaos with surface calm. Blue Church Living restores rhythm — fewer decisions, more discernment, and a mind ordered toward peace.

Your brain doesn’t need more choices. It needs holy order — the simplicity that lets grace think through you.