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How cognitive biases distort reality that leads to both good and bad results.
Today a fun experiment where we combine Psychology and History. We learn about the 7 perception-based illusions of cognitive biases whilst applying them to the life of Napoleon.
We understand how biases can be useful for us and lead us to greatness and how they can also be our downfall.
Cognitive biases covered:

Selective Perception - Why we see things how we want to see them

Exposure Effect - How repetition makes us likes stuff

Baader-Meinhof Effect - Why we notice our car everywhere after we buy it

Placebo Effect - How to make your leg being cut off less awful

Illusion of Control - Why you can't roll dice

Clustering Illusion - How we spot patterns that don't exist

Contrast Effect - Why comparison makes things awful but also wonderful


Further reading:


Napoleon The Great - Andrew Roberts - UK Book - US Book



Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman - UK Book - US Book



Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely - UK Book - US Book



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Chapters:
00:00 Princeton Vs. Dartmouth
01:34 Selective Perception in Politics
02:26 Reality Distortion Fields
04:13 Napoleon's Rise and Fall
05:57 The Exposure Effect
09:06 The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
11:24 The Placebo Effect
15:53 The Illusion of Control
18:59 Napoleon's Russian Campaign
21:25 The Clustering Illusion
25:29 The Contrast Effect
30:00 Reflections on Cognitive Biases
33:11 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action



Topics:
overcoming selective perception for personal growth
using the mere exposure effect to build positive habits
Baader-Meinhof phenomenon and mindfulness practices
applying the placebo effect to boost self-confidence
illusion of control and decision making strategies
clustering illusion impact on personal finance
contrast effect in daily life and productivity
psychology of mindset and cognitive biases
cognitive biases and personal development
improving decision making through understanding cognitive biases
Napoleon cognitive biases analysis
how Napoleon's decisions were influenced by biases
cognitive biases in historical figures
psychological analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte
cognitive biases experiments and examples
Napoleon Bonaparte decision making
impact of cognitive biases on leadership
psychological insights into Napoleon's strategies
contrast effect in Napoleon's campaigns
illusion of control in historical decisions
mere exposure effect examples in history
Baader-Meinhof phenomenon historical examples
selective perception in Napoleon's battles
clustering illusion and military strategy
placebo effect in leadership confidence
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How to break down complexity and build true understanding.
Richard Feynman is a Nobel Prize-winning Physicist and is widely considered one of the greatest teachers ever.
He invented the razor "If someone uses a lot of complexity and Jargon to explain something, they probably don’t understand it."
His 4-step technique uncovers the gaps lurking in our knowledge so we can truly master something.

Further Reading


Biography: Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman - UK Book - US Book



6 Easy Pieces: Feynman's Physics Essentials - UK Book - US Book



Feynman's Lectures: Box set - UK Series - US Series



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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Emotions in Learning
00:55 The Learning Pyramid: Retention Rates
01:21 Effective Learning Methods
02:05 The Role of Emotions in Teaching
03:51 Introduction to Richard Feynman
04:06 Feynman's Contributions to Physics
05:18 Feynman's Teaching Technique
06:35 Step 1: Go Wide and Then Deep
07:26 Step 2: Explain Like You're Teaching a 5-Year-Old
09:02 Step 3: Feedback, Assessment, and Restudying
10:54 Step 4: Organize, Convey, and Review
14:15 Conclusion: The Importance of Simplicity


Topics
Richard Feynman's teaching techniques explained
Understanding the learning pyramid and memory retention
How to master anything with the Feynman technique
Richard Feynman's coolest experiments and insights
Learning pyramid and retention rates comparison
Feynman's method for effective learning and teaching
Richard Feynman’s approach to mastering subjects
Discussion and teaching methods in the learning pyramid
Audio-visual learning vs reading retention rates
Richard Feynman’s impact on education and teaching
Effective study techniques inspired by Richard Feynman
Mastering complex subjects with the Feynman method
Richard Feynman’s contributions to science education
Learning retention: discussion vs teaching methods
Feynman’s experiments and their educational value
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Uncover the reasons behind your behaviour patterns and what to do about it.
Attachment is a core part of human instinct that is formed incredibly early yet impacts our whole life.
Jessica Baum is a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Relationship Expert and author.
Expect to learn:

Why anxious attachment styles develop

How to alter an attachment style

How to communicate effectively with each attachment style

What happens in couple therapy


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Jessica Baum


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Website and coaching - BeSelfFull.com



Anxiously Attached - UK Book - US Book



Other Reading


Attached - Amir Levine - UK Book - US Book



Body Keeps the Score - UK Book - US Book



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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Attachment styles
01:41 Attachment Styles and Growth Mindset
01:53 The Origins of Attachment Theory
05:37 Metacognition in Development
08:12 Couples Therapy for Attachment Issues
12:09 Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation
15:19 Dependency vs Interdependency
19:07 Catastrophizing and Attachment Styles
21:40 Mirror Neurons and Attunement
25:32 Cultural Impacts on Attachment
27:24 Attachment as an Evolutionary Feature
31:22 Signs You Need to Explore Attachment
32:51 Steelmanning Attachment Theory
35:13 Gender Differences in Attachment
37:22 Narcissism and Attachment Wounds
39:09 ADHD vs Disorganized Attachment
42:46 The Imago Dialogue
45:16 Expectations in Attachment Therapy
46:25 Areas for Future Attachment Research
47:49 Boundaries and Implicit Memory
49:28 Neuroception and Building Awareness
51:42 Closing Thoughts and Resources
52:31 Earliest Memories
53:02 Kindest Thing
55:05 Wrap up
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How to think like a professional.
We don't have a problem with ideas. We have a problem with strategy.
We unpack how professionals think and plan their work in any domain so you can become strategic.
Stop the ideas from passing you by and learn how to make better decisions that lead to concrete action.

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00:00 Do not mix Decisions and Actions
00:56 Social Media Strategy: Planning Ahead
02:52 Professional Athletes: The Power of Planning
04:49 Building Consistent Habits: Start Small, Think Big
06:20 Discipline is Destiny
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Who are you VS. Who do you want to be?
It could also be stated - What do you want to do now VS. What do you want to have done?
In both cases, the reality of how we act in the present moment can often be very different than all the desires of who we want to be and what we want to achieve in the future.
In this episode, we break down the Psychology of the Behaviour model that drives our actions. We learn how to close the gap between our desires and our actions to achieve our own version of success and happiness.

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Notes

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Chapters
00:00 The Two Competing Desire
02:00 Desires as Contracts for Unhappiness
04:12 The Formula for Action
04:48 Finding the Right Level of Challenge
07:05 Discovering Your Path
09:23 Redefining Sacrifice
11:18 Making Tasks Easier
13:12 Simplifying and Prioritizing
14:58 Money vs Happiness Balance
16:29 Aligning Desires with Actions
18:02 Send Off
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Mindsets can be described as life-changing, miracle-cure thought processes with vague and fluffy brilliance.
In reality, Mindsets have a lot of answers to very powerful core elements of our behaviours. They are extremely important to understand. It's also important to not misuse them.
Let's dig into:

What exactly is and isn't a Mindset.

Common Mindset myths

What to look out for as bad science and lies


We also dig into some of the most popular mindset pairs that are regularly mis-understood and mis-used:

Fixed vs Growth mindset

Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset

Closed vs Open Mindset



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Chapters
00:00 Do you really understand mindset?
01:16 Understanding Mindset: Core Concepts
02:08 The Psychology Behind Mindset
03:49 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
04:44 The Evolution and Misuse of Mindset
12:37 Open vs. Closed Mindset
17:36 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset
20:29 Applying Mindset Correctly
23:05 Future Content Plans and Listener Engagement
27:27 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Staying Positive
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