*Cognitive Biases*

💁🏻‍♀️ *Master Them Before They Master You!* 🫵🏻

*Confirmation Bias:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We seek information that confirms existing beliefs, and ignore contrary evidence.

*Example:* Only following news sources you agree with.

*Fix:* Actively seek opposing viewpoints; before decisions, assign a "devil's advocate"

*Sunk Cost Fallacy:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We keep investing because we already have, even when it's not rational.

*Example:* A company pours money into a failing product because they've already invested.

*Fix:* Ask, "If I were starting today, would I still invest?"

*Halo Effect:*

💁🏻‍♀️ Our impression of one trait impacts how we see unrelated ones.

*Example:* A well-dressed candidate is assumed to be more competent.

*Fix:* Seek evidence, not reputation, appearance, or confidence.

*Recency Bias:*

💁🏻‍♀️ Recent events have a stronger influence on decisions.

*Example:* A manager rates an employee based on their last two weeks, ignoring consistent performance all year.

*Fix:* Pull back and look long-term.

*Optimism Bias:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We believe we're less likely to experience negative outcomes.

*Example:* Founders assume their business won't fail, even though most do.

*Fix:* Consider worst-case scenarios before making big decisions.

*Anchoring Bias:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We rely too heavily on the first piece of information we receive.

*Example:* A job candidate struggles to negotiate upward from a lowball offer.

*Fix:* Don't accept an initial value as your reference point - find independent sources.

*Self-Serving Bias:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We take credit for successes but blame external factors for failures.

*Example:* A manager takes credit for a project's success but blames the team if it fails.

*Fix:* Force yourself to own mistakes, not just successes.

*Negativity Bias:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We give more weight to negative experiences than positive ones.

*Example:* An employee gets 10 positive comments and I negative, but only remembers the latter

*Fix:* Keep a list of past successes to balance your perception.

*Availability Heuristic:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We judge the likelihood of events based on how easily examples come to mind

*Example:* Avoiding flying after seeing a plane crash in the news

*Fix:* If you're using anecdotes, ask: "Is this actually common, or just memorable?""

*Dunning-Kruger Effect:*

💁🏻‍♀️ Incompetent people overestimate abilities, experts underestimate

*Example:* Attempting to rewire your house after watching one YouTube video house

*Fix:* If you're a confident novice, assume you're overestimating and get feedback

*Framing Effect:*

💁🏻‍♀️ The way information is presented influences our decisions

*Example:* "90% fat-free" sounds healthier than "10% fat"

*Fix:* Ask, "Would I feel different if this was worded another way?"

*Bandwagon Effect:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We adopt beliefs or behaviors just because others do.

*Example:* Consumers rush to buy a trendy item without considering if they actually like it.

*Fix:* Ask, "Would I still believe this if no one else did?"

*Endowment Effect:*

💁🏻‍♀️ We overvalue things just because we own them.

*Example:* A person believes their car is worth more than market value just because it's theirs

*Fix:* Ask, "Would I pay this much for it if I didn't already own it?"

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Life has a peculiar way of surprising us. One moment, everything seems to go as planned, while the next moment, an unexpected change hits us from the left field. It is understandable to feel disappointed or frustrated when faced with difficult situations that life throws at us.

However, by understanding a few inevitable complex rules of life, we can develop resilience and adaptive capacities, not get by and thrive beautifully.

Hard work, good virtue, discipline, or being in the right do not automatically ensure fair rewards. We were told that hard work begets success. But you can work as hard as you want and still struggle like someone who never did. The complexity of earth creation is beyond human intelligence.

Life’s circumstances and events can be beyond individual control, regardless of merit. A major health crisis, painful divorce, painful death, all kinds of setbacks, natural disasters, or freak accidents and so forth can unfairly destroy years of labor in a minute.

It is important that we understand that life is unpredictable and unjustifiable. That is why people question certain things that happen to them as undeserving. This world is intentionally created to evade the intelligence of man,no matter how we tried regarding its complexities. It is deep seated in mystery.

Your current bad situation doesn't necessarily mean you are a bad person, even though you don't deserve what you are going through. You are only dealing with the way the world is intentionally wired beyond human understanding. The thing is, situation happens when it is time to happen. Your goodness or badness can not stop it. The only break we enjoy is the mercy of God when it pleases Him.

The difference between your inputs and outcomes highlights life’s fundamental injustice. The world is intentionally created in this fashion to limit our knowledge about certain divine secrets so we have room to think and believe someone who is somewhere is in charge of this earth and what happens to us.

Everyone is going through monumental difficulties. Bar none. Whether deserving or not. The only solution is to fight your problems with an open mind.

The world is tough. This time is tougher. Fight back with toughness. Life is quite a journey

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Happy Sunday to our gadains
Success is my wish to y'all

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1667, the first human blood transfusion was administered. Jean-Baptiste Denys, physician to King Louis XIV of France, transfused sheep blood into a 15-year-old boy. He survived, most likely due to the relatively small amount of blood used.

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The most exhausting activity is pretending to be what you know you aren’t. – Rick Warren

Happy Father’s Day

*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George [email protected], +234-8122200446*

Good morning, Gada.Chat Members!

Today is a great day, a achievable start, and an opportunity to make a difference.
Let's draw inspiration from our collective strength, resilience, and passion for creating positive change.

As we navigate our individual journeys, remember that every small act of kindness, every generous gesture, and every selfless act has the power to impact lives and shape the world around us.

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Let's continue to uplift, support, and empower one another. Let's celebrate our achievements, learn from our setbacks, and keep pushing boundaries.

Together, we can achieve greatness, create lasting impact, and leave a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion.

Have an amazing day, Members of Brando Group of Companies.

Warm Regards!

Our greatest strength doesn't lie in our wins or success stories... but in not QUITTING when we have every reason to! Just because you took longer than others, Doesn’t mean you FAILED.

Be so busy improving yourself that you don’t have time to focus on other people’s Journey.

Focus on yourself.
YOUR TIME WILL COME

Good morning FAFORLIFE FAMILY , your new week is blessed. Remember to take care of your health .

YOU MUST ALWAYS FEEL HIS PRESENCE IN A GAME

Lionel Messi Al Ahly:

2 shots on target
2 shots hit the woodwork
3/4 successful dribbles
2 key passes
2/4 accurate long balls
1 big chance created
8 duels won
3 fouls won
2 tackles
⭐️ 8.1 match rating

GOAT!