When we have a standard or default mode for handling routine things, we create space for thoughtful consideration of other matters that aren’t so routine. Earl’s just trying to free up some bandwidth to ponder a question that’s important to him. With lots of decisions clamoring for our attention, it’s easy to get distracted. And when we get bogged down with things that could be routine, weightier matters get the short shrift. E=MC2 or Honey Nut Cheerios versus Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Other weightier matters are in the mind of the ponderer!
Quit reinventing the decision-making wheel. Create a lifestyle uniform and expand your bandwidth. Invent you!