Guilty mind: why we make the wrong decisions
5 cognitive biases and their impact on decision making.
Every single thing we have in life is a product of our own decisions. We are constantly and endlessly confronted with choices to make. About everything.
What t-shirt should I wear on that date? Should I take tea or coffee? Should I call in sick to work? What should I study? Do I accept this job offer or wait for the response of the company I’m looking forward to? Should I quit my job and start my own venture? Should I have kids? Should I continue treatment or just stop?
Some choices are easier than others. Some choices are life-changing while others have little impact. Sometimes you have to choose from a pool of bad options. Some people just don’t get to choose.
Most of the time we have to take an immediate decision that could cost a lot. We are in a fast-changing environment that asks us to take actions faster than ever, with not even having the time to research, absorb, and process the information we need to make a good choice. We are…
