The Mindset Mentor

How I’m Learning to Think Clearly

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Mar 21, 2025
Explore how cognitive biases can distort your perception and decision-making. Discover the importance of challenging your beliefs and desires to see reality more clearly. Learn strategies for improved self-reflection and rational thinking. Understand the value of community support in mental health while navigating personal outcomes. Finally, embrace the idea that clear thinking is a skill you can cultivate, leading to enhanced life satisfaction and better choices.
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INSIGHT

Perception vs. Reality

  • We often believe our decisions are rational, but they're usually based on past experiences, beliefs, fears, and desires.
  • Our perception is a filtered version of reality, not reality itself.
ADVICE

Train for Clarity

  • Train yourself to see the world clearly by challenging your perceptions.
  • Strip away biases and emotional filters to make better decisions.
INSIGHT

Brain as a Prediction Machine

  • Your brain is a prediction machine, using past experiences to anticipate the future, often hindering you.
  • Past pain creates future fears, influencing your decisions even if you consciously want something different.
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