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Performance optimization? How 'bout OPTIMALITY (Theory)?

By Courtney Kelly

The reality is, human life is complex, dynamic, and teeming with unpredictable elements. This makes it a poor candidate for optimization, which fares a whole lot better with subjects that are made up of countable, controllable variables. And since when is a human life made up of that sort of thing?

So! During this article, I’ll be pulling the concept of optimality from the shelves of cognitive scientists and offering it up to the world of health and fitness as a worthy and healthier alternative to optimization. Buckle up!

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