Hidden Brain

Episode 8: Back Up Plans

Nov 10, 2015
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INSIGHT

Backup Plans Reduce Motivation

  • Having a backup plan can reduce motivation to pursue the primary goal.
  • Knowing there is a safety net may lead to relaxing effort and less focus on the main objective.
ANECDOTE

Visa Plans Reflect Backup Strategy

  • Fiona and Rasvan's immigration plans illustrate how multiple backup plans provide comfort.
  • Fiona focuses on the UK but keeps Germany as a fallback, balancing hope and pragmatism.
ANECDOTE

Backup Plans in Romance

  • Rasvan explains how having multiple backup plans calms anxiety about his romantic life.
  • He acknowledges having several potential partners as plans B, C, or even E.
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