Technique 4: The Art of Overthinking

In the grand tradition of Paranoid Optimism, where every decision is a existential crisis and every solution is a rabbit hole, we present Technique 4: The Art of Overthinking.

This technique is all about finding new ways to complicate the simple, because who needs efficiency when you can have anxiety?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to overthink every decision:

• Step 1: Ask 5 questions about each decision.
• Step 2: Assume every answer is a potential existential threat.
• Step 3: Create a 5-page pros-and-cons list, with 3 bullet points each for both sides.
• Step 4: Consult a team of experts, including your mom, your cat, and a random stranger on the internet.
• Step 5: Change your mind 3 times a day, because why settle for certainty?

And that's it! With Technique 4, you'll never have to make a decision without first questioning the very fabric of reality.

Want to learn more about Paranoid Optimism? Check out our other techniques!

Or, if you're feeling particularly anxious, try our Technique 5: The Art of Overanalyzing.

See Technique 4 in Action, where we've applied this technique to a real-world scenario and achieved maximum levels of existential dread.