How hindsight can lead to worse insights (and how to avoid the hindsight bias)
People often say hindsight is 20/20 but it can actually blind us to the real truth of a situation. Here’s why and how to avoid the effects.
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Confirmation bias: One researcher called this the biggest limiter to our knowledge.
According to one psychologist, confirmation bias may big the biggest impediment to human reasoning. So what is it, and how can you overcome it.
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How marketers use the Anchoring cognitive bias against you, and how to use it in your favour.
Many marketers know how powerful anchoring is to convince people to buy, but we can use anchoring to make better shopping decisions too.
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Gates’ Law [Sketchnote]
Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in ten years. – Bill Gates
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The Big Rocks Time Management Approach [Sketchnote]
The Big Rocks Time Management approach (Or MITs) to productivity is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make sure important tasks get done. Discover what it is here.
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How I listen to and take notes on Podcasts
I’ve listened to podcast for 14 years, but for 13 of those years taking notes was a pain. Not anymore. Here’s how I take notes while listened to podcasts.