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A Guide to Paralysis-by-Anal-Ysis

So, you're stuck in a state of perpetual indecision, unable to make a choice, and simultaneously unable to stop thinking about the choices you're not making? Congratulations, you're experiencing Paralysis-by-Anal-Ysis!

This is a rare and highly specific condition, characterized by an excessive focus on analysis that leads to an inability to act.

Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do next:

Step 1: Pretend you are uncertain, even if you're not.
Step 2: Make a list of alternatives that are all better than what you were going to do anyway.
Step 3: Worry about the what-ifs of every option.
Step 4: Re-read the manual for what looks like a really long time.

And if all else fails, just remember: Step 5: Call your parents, they'll know what to do.