decision-making
35 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxApr 21, 2026Oz Pearlman's Mind-Bending Mentalism: Unpacking Human Predictability and Cognitive Biases
PsychologyMentalismCold readingRecency biasBody language analysis
DocSnipesFeb 11, 2026Enhancing Decision-Making Through Meaning and Purpose: The Rich and Meaningful Life Framework
Self-DevelopmentRich and Meaningful LifeDecision-making enhancementWhole Person CounselingEnergy expenditure
hubermanlabFeb 2, 2026How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning: Beyond Reward to Continuous Expectation Updating
NeuroscienceDopamineSerotoninNeuromodulatorsMotivation
DrTraceyMarksDec 24, 2025Rewiring Your Brain's 'Yes' Default: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
PsychologyPeople-pleasing (learned brain pattern)Dopamine bandwidthDecision-making capacityEmotional regulation- hubermanlabFeb 17, 2025
The Primate Brain: How Hormones, Hierarchies, and Foraging Instincts Drive Human Decision-Making and Attention
NeuroscienceDecision-makingValuationHormones (impact on decision-making)Hierarchies (power dynamics) 
psychacksJan 26, 2024Navigating Life's Path: Why Action and Experimentation Trump Overthinking for Self-Discovery
Self-DevelopmentMental Chess / ChessingSelf-knowledgeExploration and ExperimentationCourse Correction- DrTraceyMarksSep 20, 2023
How Your Time Perspective Shapes Mental Health and Decision-Making
PsychologyTime perspectivePsychological constructPast-negative thinkingPast-positive thinking 
lexfridmanOct 5, 2022Annaka Harris on Free Will as an Illusion, Conscious Will, and the Nature of Reality
PhilosophyFree Will (as illusion)Conscious Will (as illusion)Decision-making process (in nature)Illusion of Self- psychacksSep 11, 2022
The Double-Edged Nature of Conviction: Triumph Over Doubt and the Peril of Fanaticism
PsychologyConvictionDoubtEtymologyZealotry - DocSnipesJul 11, 2022
Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life Vision Board: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Technique
PsychologyRich and Meaningful Life (RML)Vision BoardCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) TechniqueValues Clarification - psychacksMay 9, 2022
The Illusion of the 'Right Decision': Embracing Choice and Reducing Decision-Making Anxiety
PsychologyDecision-making anxietyCognitive reframingSubjective experienceObjective vs. subjective reality - psychacksApr 9, 2022
Values as Decision-Making Lenses: Navigating Life's Crossroads with Intentional Choice
PsychologyValuesDecision-makingCrossroads (metaphor)Optionality 
NewEconomicThinkingFeb 16, 2022Beyond Rationality: Deconstructing Behavioral Economics and Paternalism
EconomicsDecision-making failureMarket failureBehavioral biasesCognitive biases- psychacksSep 25, 2021
Roads Only Go Where They Go: Overcoming Relapse into Bad Habits by Recognizing Predictable Outcomes
PsychologyRelapse preventionCognitive distortionSelf-deceptionBehavioral patterns - psychacksSep 13, 2021
The Coin Flip Technique: A Psychological Tool for Uncovering Hidden Preferences and Overcoming Indecision
PsychologyIndecisionCoin flip techniqueBinding commitmentEmotional preferences - psychacksAug 20, 2021
The Trap of Why: Breaking Free from Obsessive Rumination After Loss
PsychologyObsessive ruminationGrief processPost-mortem analysis (metaphorical)Emotional healing - psychacksJun 19, 2021
The Worst Question to Ask: Why Relying on Feelings Derails Long-Term Goals
Self-DevelopmentEmotional inertiaInstant gratificationLong-term goal achievementShort-term comfort - psychacksJun 14, 2021
The Inevitability of Pain: Making Choices Where Suffering is Worth It
PsychologyHedonic calculusPain aversionPleasure attractionInevitability of pain - DocSnipesFeb 4, 2021
Cognitive Symptoms of Depression: Understanding Thinking, Memory, and Coping Strategies
HealthCognitive Symptoms of DepressionNeurotransmitter ImbalanceDopamineNorepinephrine - DrTraceyMarksJan 27, 2021
The Power of Values: How to Align Your Time and Life with What Truly Matters
Self-DevelopmentValue AlignmentIntrospectionPersonal ValuesTime Management - DrTraceyMarksMay 6, 2020
What is Executive Function? How it Relates to ADHD and Daily Life
PsychologyExecutive functionADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Cognitive skillsPlanning - DrTraceyMarksNov 6, 2019
Affirmation Meditation: Releasing Anger for Clarity and Wise Decisions
PsychologyAnger processingEmotional releaseCognitive restructuringAffirmation meditation - lexfridmanOct 30, 2019
Garry Kasparov on the Psychology of Elite Performance, Fear of Mistakes, and the Drive for Creation
PsychologyPsychology of elite performanceMotivation (intrinsic vs. extrinsic)Fear of failureDecision-making under uncertainty - NewEconomicThinkingSep 11, 2019
The Flawed Psychology of Neoclassical Economics: A Critique of Homo Economicus and the Rise of Behavioral Insights
EconomicsHomo economicusNeoclassical economicsBehavioral economicsUtility maximization - lexfridmanNov 29, 2018
Jeff Atwood on Stack Overflow, Discourse, Community Building, and the Philosophy of Online Interaction
TechnologyProgramming motivationBrute-force problem solvingData-driven solutionsMonty Hall problem - DrTraceyMarksJul 18, 2018
How to Recognize and Overcome the Fear of Failure
Self-DevelopmentFear of Failure (Atychiphobia)UnderachievementGoal PursuitDecision-making paralysis - DrTraceyMarksMay 31, 2010
The Secret Weapon: Why Saying No is Essential for Preventing Burnout and Fostering Mental Health
PsychologyBurnout preventionAssertivenessPeople-pleasingGuilt-driven behavior - psychacks
The Perils of Asking for Advice and a Strategic Approach to Seeking Help
PsychologyAdvice-seekingDecision-makingMentor-mentee relationshipsCognitive bias - psychacks
Strategic Silence: Mastering Influence in Sales and Relationships
Self-DevelopmentStrategic silenceDecision-making continuumSales strategy (AIDA)Value demonstration - psychacks
The Blackjack Analogy: Understanding Female Dating Behavior in the Sexual Marketplace
PsychologySexual MarketplaceBlackjack AnalogyPhysical Attractiveness (as a diminishing asset)Risk Assessment - psychacks
Authentic Living: Why 'Playing Dress-Up' in Life Decisions Leads to Failure
Self-DevelopmentPlaying dress-upFantasy narrativeAccurate self-knowledgeAuthentic preferences - psychacks
Evaluating Your Career Path: Do You Truly Want Your Boss's Job?
Self-DevelopmentCareer trajectoryProcess of becomingDominance hierarchiesWork-life balance - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on Idea Meritocracy, Thoughtful Disagreement, and Optimal Decision-Making
PsychologyIdea MeritocracyThoughtful DisagreementOpen-mindednessAssertiveness - psychacks
Escaping Approach-Avoid Conflicts: Resolving Ambivalent Feelings and Making Provisional Decisions
PsychologyApproach-avoid conflictAmbivalenceInner turmoilEmotional exhaustion - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on AI, Principles, and the Future of Algorithmic Decision-Making
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)AlgorithmsMachine LearningHuman-encoded algorithms
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