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How to make rational decisions
The role of biases in decision-making
The impact of social norms on decision-making
Strat #2 - No, not the map, the compass please
We must have a clear final destination. However, it is important to know that the journey is always more important than the destination. It is in this journey we find out interesting things about ourselves, we test ourselves.
Always thinking about the goal is not good either, that's daydreaming, we used to do that back in school. Only thinking about the goal interferes with our ability to work at the current moment.
Every Olympic swimmer wants the gold. They have a solid goal too. but the one that works towards it is the one who gets it
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Strat #3 - Look, I can rub my tummy and pat my head at the same time!
I am sure you can do that, but when it comes to optimal performance in tasks, a single task is what we should be focusing on. All 100% of that precious concentration you have should now be on the task, not on cat videos.
Your brain has 2 parts to it, the conscious and the subconscious. Wh...
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Go with the ~flow~
Our brains are fantastic tools, but we are never taught how to use them or the conditions required for their ideal functioning. ~Flow~ is when this tool will surprise you.
Flow, is a state of mind achieved when one is completely oblivious to their surroundings and completely indulged in the...
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The 7 steps
- Know what is to be done
- Know how to do it
- Know how well you are doing it
- Knowing where to go with this task, having a plan leading you to completion
- Perceiving the significant challenges
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Strategy #1 - Oooh, this is interesting!
The task you choose must be a bit challenging. Picking something that doesn't intrigue you underrates your attention. We don't want that do we?
A challenge is what we want. That's when we see an opportunity.
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