satisficer

Once I learned to call myself a "satisficer," I felt more satisfied with my approach to decision-making; instead of feeling lazy and unconscientious, I could call myself prudent.

Slate Magazine 2009

I also love the satisficer/maximizer distinction, but I didn't come up with that one myself.

Gretchen Rubin: Quiz: Are You an Over-Buyer or an Under-Buyer? 2009

There are two ways to approach decision-making: as a satisficer (yes, that is a word) or as a maximizer.

Gretchen Rubin: Don't Let The Perfect Be The Enemy Of The Good 2009

In almost every category, I'm a satisficer, and in fact, I often felt guilty about not doing more research before making decisions.

Gretchen Rubin: Don't Let The Perfect Be The Enemy Of The Good 2009

SCHWARTZ: So a satisficer is somebody who seeks something that's good enough, is satisfied with good enough.

CNN Transcript Jan 9, 2004 2004

If you live in the little town where you grew up, you're likelier to be a satisficer

Politics Mary Elizabeth Williams 2010

If you live in the little town where you grew up, you're likelier to be a satisficer

Politics Mary Elizabeth Williams 2010

If you live in the little town where you grew up, you're likelier to be a satisficer

Politics Mary Elizabeth Williams 2010

If you live in the little town where you grew up, you're likelier to be a satisficer

Politics Mary Elizabeth Williams 2010

If you live in the little town where you grew up, you're likelier to be a satisficer

Politics Mary Elizabeth Williams 2010