Cognitive biases #3: Anchoring
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Cognitive biases #3: Anchoring

A few years ago, my friend Chris, a doctor, faced a lawsuit—which, well, he didn’t win. In this week’s post, we dig into why that was, how his brain sabotaged him, and how you can recognize that same sabotage in your own life.

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Cognitive Biases #2: The Availability Bias
Cognitive biases, Decision making, Solving for why, Availability bias Mark Shrime Cognitive biases, Decision making, Solving for why, Availability bias Mark Shrime

Cognitive Biases #2: The Availability Bias

Are you always applying for (and leaving) the same jobs? Do you always date the same kinds of people, eat at the same restaurants, and find yourself stuck in patterns that don't always serve you?

It's not you; it's your brain sabotaging you. This week's post talks about how, and how to get around it.

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