Navy suits and cognitive overload: The science of executive decision fatigue
bizcommunity | 13.10.2026 20:46
On a recent Monday, a Johannesburg executive stood in front of his wardrobe and reached for the same navy suit, a small choice that reflects a larger truth. Barack Obama once said he limited his wardrobe to grey and blue to conserve mental energy for the decisions that actually matter. Strip away the trivial, and you keep your mind for the consequential. Given the current challenges facing South African executives, that instinct isn’t just common sense; it’s survival.
