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Seventy-three is the average number of daily decisions people make about home, family, work, and shopping. And a little anger can help you choose wisely. When plagued by indecision, think about a recent incident that got you steamed. Researchers riled up student volunteers and then asked them to pick the better of two opposing arguments — one backed by research, the other by weaker information. Surprisingly, the angry people cut to essential facts and made better judgments than a more laid-back control group. Calculate anger — not hysterical rage — can sharpen focus, say researchers.