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#727 - James Smith - Do You Actually Need Passion To Be Successful?
Modern Wisdom
Beware of Using Biases as Counter Arguments Against Taking Advice
Survivorship bias highlights the tendency to focus on successful examples while ignoring failures, which can lead to misguided conclusions. This bias can serve as a defense mechanism against constructive criticism or advice. When confronted with suggestions for improvement, individuals may invoke biases to justify complacency or inaction, effectively dismissing potentially transformative insights. This tendency undermines personal growth and the potential to achieve success by rationalizing one's existing approach rather than critically evaluating it.
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