The Paradox of Choice

Who recommended it

1. DS

   Derek Sivers Writer, musician and founder of CD Baby

   Explicit recommendation

   Derek Sivers scored it 9/10 on his "Recommend it" scale, one of his highest ratings.

   Book notes and ratings↗ Personal websitesive.rs sive.rs · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 9 Best Books on Psychology".

   The 9 Best Books on Psychology↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

3. NK

   Noah Kagan Founder of AppSumo

   Explicit recommendation

   In a video on their own YouTube channel, Noah Kagan names this among seven books that changed his life.

   Listed in the source as “The Paradox of Choice”.

   7 Books That Changed My Life (and My Bank Account)↗ Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Noah Kagan) · 21 Nov 2020 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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