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Why we overcomplicate things
We overcomplicate things at the start because we're scared to make big changes.
We're very complacent and comfortable with our lives at the moment, so instead of doing things that will have a big impact, we spend our time on details that don't matter.
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For overthinkers, action is key
Instead of obsessing about finding the perfect way to start something, leave perfection aside and start anywhere.
When starting a long journey, a perfect first step isn't critical. If you stumble at the start of a marathon, it makes no difference. All that matters is t...
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Most problems can be solved with simple solutions
Normally, things aren't as complicated as we want to make them out to be. Most problems have simple solutions. What adds complexity is the way we put into action these solutions.
To build wealth for instance, you must spend less than you earn. This is the fundamental r...
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A variation of the optimization trap
The optimization trap is the belief that a few small adjustments have more impact than they actually do. Optimizing little things is usually a way for people to feel like they're doing something meaningful when they're actually avoiding big, scary moves that could truly make a di...
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Why we avoid doing certain things
We often spend our days doing everything but that difficult thing we're dreading to do.
This happens because we're trying to protect ourselves from uncertainty. We don’t want to feel like we don’t know what we’re doing, to look stupid or to to feel overwhelmed.
We Aren't In The Present
- We spend too much time outside the present moment.
- According to a Harvard study, we spend almost 50% of the time we're awake, not thinking about what we're doing. We either ruminate about things that happened in the past or we worry about things that yet have to come.
- This i...
Why we connect with others better when they're vulnerable
Research shows we feel more comfortable around people who are vulnerable because they seem authentic. When we recognize someone as being inauthentic or "putting on airs", it makes us uncomfortable and we feel less connected to them.
This seems to come from a basis of trust.
It's not j...
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