Having a go-to order eliminates decision fatigue. Research by Kahneman on System 1 thinking shows defaults shape choices automatically. But if your default was established in a different era, it persists through inertia rather than intention. Audit: Does it align with your current approach? How do you feel after? If answers reveal it’s serving you, keep it. If not, choose a new default in advance.
This companion covers why defaults exist, when they become traps, auditing, and changing the default. (3 min read)