How to Stop Analysis Paralysis? Analysis Paralysis is the state of over thinking about a decision, to the point that no decision is taken. A person gets analysis paralysis due to the following reasons : 1) When available options are plenty 2) Over complicate the decisions by too much critical analysis and research on different aspects 3) Feels a deep fear of taking a wrong decision and hence finds safety in indecisiveness In order to overcome analysis paralysis following steps need to be taken : 1) Identify your objective 2) Differentiate between big and small decisions 3) Unless it is a life altering decision do not insist on perfection and be happy with a moderately OK choice in a fair amount of time 4) Eliminate the bad options and evaluate the remaining options in the back drop of your end objective 5) Set a time limit for taking decision 6) Create a trusted team and entrust smaller decision on the team 7) Channel your energy to bigger goals