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Times change, fashion changes, and now it seems that Volvo Cars are no longer going to make estate cars. I had my first Volvo estate car in '92 and I've been faithful ever since. (Incidentally, do you remember those awful brainstorming sessions when you were asked if X was a car, what make would it be. It also used to be a favourite question in political focus groups. Car choice, some think, can act as a good indicator of our personality.) I chose my first Volvo at the time that I became a father for the first time. In those days they promoted an image of superior safety, just the kind of thing that appealed to a young Dad. But, unbeknownst to many, they were also seriously fast, so much so that in reality they were sports cars masquerading as safe family runarounds. But why did I stay with them for 30yrs? Brand loyalty or inertia? The truth is that many of us tend to be wary of change. With so many bewildering options we often get stuck in the paradox of choice. We tell ourselves that we've done our research and that we're making an informed selection but in reality it's often easier to stick to what we know. And, in most instances, we decide first with our hearts and then post-rationalise to justify our choice. It is one of the curious things about us: we may love having a choice but we often struggle to make it. And now that they are to stop making estate cars, that will mean fewer options. And having fewer options surely means having an easier choice. So, next time do I stick with Volvo and pick a non-estate version or go for an estate with another manufacturer? Hmm. Decisions, decisions... #choices #paradoxofchoice #change #coaching