Why We’re Terrible at Decisions (And How to Fix It)

Why We’re Terrible at Decisions (And How to Fix It)

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Ariely, a renowned
behavioural economist, to explore the fascinating world of human
irrationality and how understanding it can transform our
decision-making, motivation, and overall quality of life.

Dan shares powerful insights into the quirks of the human mind,
how our outdated "mental tools" affect modern life, and what it
really means to design environments that align with our natural
tendencies.

In this episode, we discuss:


The concept of human irrationality and why we often make
seemingly illogical choices.


How cognitive biases shape our decisions in areas like
risk-taking, motivation, and financial behavior.


Why extrinsic motivators like salary aren’t as impactful as
feeling valued and connected.


The surprising effects of workplace culture, bureaucracy, and
psychological safety on employee engagement and
productivity.


Dan’s personal journey of acceptance and resilience, including
his unique experience with a “half-beard” and what it taught him
about self-acceptance.


This episode is packed with thought-provoking examples and
practical insights on navigating life’s complexities by
understanding our own cognitive limitations.

If you're curious about leading your life with purpose by working
with your mind rather than against it, this is the episode for
you.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can
contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

You can learn more about Dan here -
https://danariely.com/all-about-dan/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/danariely/

Purchase Dan’s books here - https://danariely.com/books/

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James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former
7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an
Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in
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