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Lean into bizarre behaviour. Lean into new things, don’t be arrogant and be open to new information
Cognitive dissonance is when thoughts contradict actions, we naturally justify our behaviour to reduce dissonance (smokers making excuses to justify why they smoke, but they know it’s bad for them)
CD shop owner didn’t believe in digital media (leaned out), therefore iTunes took over and his shop bankrupt
— Jan 20, 2026 05:26AM
Cognitive dissonance is when thoughts contradict actions, we naturally justify our behaviour to reduce dissonance (smokers making excuses to justify why they smoke, but they know it’s bad for them)
CD shop owner didn’t believe in digital media (leaned out), therefore iTunes took over and his shop bankrupt
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Change beliefs by providing new evidence. Eg Steven Bartlett’s example of stage fright as a child to where he is today. Stepping out comfort zone is where growth happens.
— Jan 07, 2026 07:06AM
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Disagree less, understand more. In disagreements, find common ground - this will help open the mind of others to your logic and reasoning.
— Jan 06, 2026 10:09AM
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Fill buckets in right order. Prioritise knowledge and skills
— Jan 05, 2026 03:09PM
