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4 Psychological Mental Models You Have to Know
The life skills that you have to know to make better decisions.
What’s a mental model?
Think of it as a lens through which you view the world. It’s like a filter, shaping our perceptions and guiding our actions.
We all have them, often without realizing them.
Now, imagine buying a new pair of glasses, but instead of improving your vision, they distort it. That’s what some mental models can do if you’re not aware of them. They can cloud your judgment.
Confirmation Bias
Ever find yourself nodding along to an article or news piece that aligns perfectly with what you already believe?
I’ve been there. It’s like getting wrapped in a warm blanket of “I knew it!” feelings.
Confirmation bias. That’s the name of the game.
This mental model pushes us to seek out info that confirms our existing beliefs.
So, how does this sneaky bias affect you?
It keeps you in a bubble. By only engaging with ideas you agree with, you miss out on broader perspectives. And trust me, that can lead to some pretty one-sided decisions.
