#18 - Brain Hacks 3

This is our third episode on the concept of mental models, powerful cognitive tools (“brain hacks”) that can transform the way we understand and navigate the complexities of life. Talk soon x

Mental Models on today’s show:

Input Goals (Focus on Input Goals Instead of Output Goals)

Self Fulfilling Prophecy (What is a Self Fulfilling Prophecy and How To Overcome It)

Hedonic Treadmill (How To Escape The Hedonic Treadmill and Be Happier)

 

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Weekend wrap up

(9:45) Input Goals - “Focus on the process rather than the outcome” “Better way to frame your goals” 

(16:00) Self Fulfilling Prophecy

(17:45) Study on Self Fulfilling Prophecy and assumptions made by teachers

(21:00) Take a step back and don’t consume information that already confirms your beliefs

(22:00) Reframing your beliefs “having the stack of undeniable proof that confirms your possibly incorrect ideologies”

(24:00) Hedonic Treadmill

(28:50) Practicing gratitude to overcome the hedonic treadmill for long-term happiness and heightened wellbeing

(30:00) “Stop comparing yourself to others online. Compare yourself to who you were 12 months ago”