Definition: Misconceptions are mental shortcuts where we expect hard problems to have hard solutions—tricking us into overthinking and missing simple answers.
Example: I need to do a project but think I have to learn 10 new skills, instead of breaking down what I actually need.
Application: When you face a problem, ask, “Am I complicating this?” Force yourself to simplify by asking, “What’s the simplest thing I could try first?” 👀 Test it, and adjust from there.
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