Simple Coin Toss
Here’s a cute trick. This is a bit old, but since I have actually used it a few times in recent months, I thought it was worth sharing. (Click the image below to view full size.)
I can’t remember if I first found this on Lifehacker or on the Minimal blog, but both seem to be re-posts. Based on the image tag I think it came from this blog on Tumblr (now inactive). If I’m mistaken, please post a link in the comments.
You can’t think about it too hard, or it won’t help. Enjoy!
“When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you, but because in that brief moment when the coin is in the air, you suddenly know what you are hoping for.”
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