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Tali Sharot: The Optimism Bias!

Guest: Tali Sharot • 2022-02-07 • 2.6M views

Cognitive neuroscientist, author

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📝 Episode Summary

Neuroscientist on why our brains are wired for optimism.

🎯 Top Takeaways

  1. Success leaves clues: study those who've achieved what you want
  2. Consistency beats intensity: small actions daily outperform occasional heroics
  3. Fear of failure prevents more success than actual failure ever does
  4. Your environment shapes your trajectory: design your surroundings for success
  5. Focus is a superpower: in a distracted world, concentration wins

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