The Impacts of Cognitive Laziness

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3 Ideas For Better Habits

Chasing Dreams or Facing Regrets

Motivational speaker, Mel Robbins, on the urgency of pursuing dreams.

"When it comes to your dreams, you have two choices: pursue them or be haunted by them."

Source: ​​​​The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit​​​​ Living Authentically

Television producer and writer, Shonda Rhimes, on true happiness.

"Happiness comes from living as you need to, as you want to. As your inner voice tells you to. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be."

Source: ​​Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person​​​​ The Impact of Challenging Beliefs

Organizational psychologist, Adam M. Grant, on beliefs and identity.

"Part of the problem is cognitive laziness. Some psychologists point out that we’re mental misers: we often prefer the ease of hanging on to old views over the difficulty of grappling with new ones. Yet there are also deeper forces behind our resistance to rethinking.

Questioning ourselves makes the world more unpredictable. It requires us to admit that the facts may have changed, that what was once right may now be wrong. Reconsidering something we believe deeply can threaten our identities, making it feel as if we’re losing a part of ourselves."

Source: ​​​​Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know​​​​

Productivity Tools and Resources

Master Your Craft with Deliberate Practice

Elevate your skills through deliberate practice, a focused approach to mastery in any field. ​This guide offers insights on enhancing performance​ beyond traditional methods by intentionally targeting weaknesses and leveraging precise feedback.

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Understand ​the complex role of social norms​ in shaping behavior across various contexts, from personal interactions, decision-making and broader societal expectations.

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