Working Hard with Grace Beverley Why You Shouldn't Always Trust Your Gut Instinct
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Jul 10, 2025 This bonus episode dives into the heart vs. head dilemma of decision-making. It discusses when to trust gut feelings and when to rely on analytical thinking. Explore the impact of biases like the sunk cost fallacy and confirmation bias on major life decisions. Learn how these cognitive traps can cloud judgment and affect relationships and careers. The hosts share personal stories and insights on overcoming indecision to lead a more fulfilling life. Self-awareness is emphasized as key to enhancing informed choices.
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Gut Instinct Is Mixed Signals
- Gut instinct combines feelings, logic, and biases, not just a clear yes or no signal.
- Knowing biases like survivorship, confirmation, and sunk cost fallacies helps improve decision-making self-awareness.
Make Decisions and Commit
- Commit fully to your decisions instead of endlessly doubting them.
- Decisiveness means making a choice quickly and ensuring it works through your actions.
Living Location Limbo
- Grace struggled with indecision about where to live, causing restless nights.
- This limbo state created discomfort despite no clear better or worse answer.
