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The fact that we are predictable means that we can be influenced.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
To think clearly, you must first understand your own mind.
A person can be smart, but people are dumb.
From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
In battle, if you you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.
Our beliefs shape our perceptions, and our perceptions shape our reality.
Our memories are not records but rather creative reconstructions.
When designers understand how people think, they can design better products.
We are not as rational as we think we are.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
We often underestimate the power of sound in our lives.
Children are not just miniature adults; they think differently.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
Our anxieties are not necessarily rational.
In times of crisis, people often turn to religion for meaning and solace.
The stream of consciousness is a continuous flow.
One of the biggest barriers to women's confidence is their inner critic.
Expertise is often overrated.
People tend to trust their own intuition over expert advice.
From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols
The mind commands the body and it obeys. The mind orders itself and meets resistance.
From Dune by Frank Herbert
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor.
From Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Busyness can be a form of escapism.
Reason is often a servant to our emotional needs.
From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
The promise of future rewards can be more enticing than the rewards themselves.
People have a tendency to believe what they want to believe.
A critical function of religion is to offer us comfort.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
Humans are not primarily rational creatures.
The psychology of violence shows that it is not innate but learned.
You have to be a little bit crazy to be a negotiator.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Investing is as much about psychology as it is about numbers.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Our moral judgments are often based on gut feelings.
From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
The experience of flow is the secret ingredient that allows us to perform at our best.
From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
The science of cycling is as much about the mind as it is about the body.
Understanding yourself is the key to understanding the market.
Emotions are not the enemy. They are the key to understanding your needs.
Understanding ourselves is perhaps the most important endeavor we can undertake.
People’s behavior is driven by their experiences.
From The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
We often fail to recognize the impact of our emotions on our decisions.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
Your identity is what drives your behavior.
From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
We are all mad here; some of us are just better at hiding it.
Understanding the motivations of others is the key to social intelligence.
The mind can create a narrative that obscures reality.
To think clearly, you must first identify your biases.
Panic is the greatest enemy of financial markets.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
We are all pattern seekers; it's what makes us human.
From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen
In the grocery aisles, we often confront our desires and our doubts.
Humans have an innate curiosity about death.
The flow state is the optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best.
From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
We are all the product of our mental models.
The mind is the most powerful weapon you have.
From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow
Overconfidence is a result of the inability to recognize our own limitations.
Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Dopamine is not about happiness; it’s about the pursuit of happiness.
The experience of flow is not just pleasurable; it enhances our performance.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Training is not just about physical strength; it's about mental resilience.
Understanding cognitive biases is crucial for better decision-making.
We often rely on mental shortcuts, which can lead us astray.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
To be disliked by others is a necessary condition for the happiness of the self.
The past is not a chain that binds you; it is a lesson that teaches you.
Understanding the crowd is essential for successful trading.
Emotional control is the backbone of successful investing.
Fear is a natural part of the process; it’s how we respond to it that matters.
Mental states are best understood as dispositions to behave in certain ways.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
Humor is a great way to deal with death.
Your brain is constantly looking for ways to save effort.
From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The more we perceive that something is exclusive, the more we want it.
For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue.
Mental rehearsal can enhance physical performance by priming the brain.
Stress is not the enemy. Stress is a part of life, and it can even be helpful.
The design of everyday things is in the end about people.
The psychological aspect of running often determines who succeeds and who falters.
From The Science of Running by Steve Magness
The psychology of trading is as important as the numbers themselves.
People often make decisions based on emotions rather than reason.
Fear often holds us back from reaching our potential.
From What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney
A man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides.
The best way to achieve flow is to have clear goals and immediate feedback.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The idea that the future is unpredictable is undermined every day by the ease with which the past is explained.
We are all a little bit crazy.
Morality binds and blinds.
From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
To understand poison, you must understand the human condition.
The experiences of early childhood shape our entire lives.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
To know the passions is to know the soul.
Fear is the greatest motivator.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
In every race, there’s an inner battle that defines the outcome.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
Your brain is wired to protect you, not to make you happy.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
Our thoughts and feelings can change our bodies.
People are more motivated by potential loss than by potential gain.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
Desire is a powerful force that can lead us astray.
Power posing can change your life.
Liking is a powerful tool in persuasion.
Control over one’s actions is a prerequisite for flow.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The more challenges we face, the more flow experiences we can create.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Our fears are usually based on the unknown.
From Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae
The act of stealing is often motivated by a longing for something unattainable.
We have a strange relationship with our dead.
Buddhism is a science of the mind.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
The mind of a child is a window into the mysteries of human nature.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
Murder is a crime of passion, but it’s also a crime of opportunity.
The resonance of a space can deeply affect our emotions.
The pursuit of beauty can lead to obsession.
From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
The mind is the greatest obstacle to overcome.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
The desire for power is a constant factor in human behavior.