Why Overthinking Doesn't Lead to Better Decisions

Many capable, responsible people assume that better decisions come from more analysis. In practice, overthinking often has the opposite effect, It reduces clarity, slows judgment, and increases second-guessing.

This talk explores why overthinking shows up most often in conscientious leaders and professionals, how to recognize when thinking has crossed the line into mental noise, and what actually supports sound judgment under pressure.

The focus is practical and accessible, with real-world examples rather than theory.