The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions 👀

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3 Ideas For Better Habits

The Power of Reason

Psychologist, Robert B. Cialdini, on using your influence.

"A well-known principle of human behavior says that when we ask someone to do us a favor we will be more successful if we provide a reason. People simply like to have reasons for what they do."

Source: ​​Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion​​​
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​Wall Street's Flawed Incentives

Financial journalist, Michael Lewis, on society’s misguided objectives.

"What are the odds that people will make smart decisions about money if they don't need to make smart decisions--if they can get rich making dumb decisions? The incentives on Wall Street were all wrong; they're still all wrong."

Source: ​​The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine​​​
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​The Illusion of Control

Behavioural economist, Dan Ariely, on reality vs control.

"We usually think of ourselves as sitting the driver's seat, with ultimate control over the decisions we made and the direction our life takes; but, alas, this perception has more to do with our desires-with how we want to view ourselves-than with reality."

Source: ​​Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

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