Decision Influences - Deepstash
Decision Influences

Decision Influences

Framing, timing, anchoring, and skimming are significant factors in influencing decisions. These cognitive shortcuts often cause us to overlook mistakes.

  • Initial impressions set a mental anchor.
  • Timing affects perception and decision-making.
  • Skimming leads to overlooking details.

"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool." — Richard Feynman

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High School Reading Teacher. Book lover. Sharing insights to inspire discovery. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison

"Why We Make Mistakes" delves into the fascinating reasons behind human errors and how our minds can deceive us. One key insight from the book is that our brain's inherent flaws and biases shape our decisions, often leading to mistakes. By understanding these psychological pitfalls, we can improve our decision-making and reduce the frequency of errors in our lives.

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