Why smart people believe stupid things | Margie Warrell

Spartan philosophy, built in the black-ops lab of
business: https://www.findingpeak.com


Finding Peak podcast: https://linktr.ee/ryan_hanley


Have you ever looked around and felt like the world is going
insane?


Why do smart, successful people fall for ideas that have no
receipts? Why do we stand and applaud things we don't actually
believe?


The answer is a mix of fear, laziness, and a deep-seated need to
belong. And breaking free requires a level of courage most people
never develop.


In this episode, I sit down with courage expert and author Margie
Warrell to dissect the psychology of groupthink and the cowardice
that allows bad ideas to fester. We explore why your brain is
wired to play it safe and how to build the mental fortitude to
think for yourself.


I also share a raw, personal story about a major business failure
that brought my own worst behaviors roaring back, and the
humbling lesson I learned about the difference between being
"fixed" and being managed.


In this episode, you will learn:


The biological reason you choose comfort over growth (and how
to override it).

How to use "grace" as a strategy to stay in the fight after a
setback.

Why the fear of being cast out of the tribe is as powerful as
the fear of death.

A simple framework for judging ideas: "Show me the receipts."

How to lead with consistent values when the world demands you
follow trends.






If you're ready to stop borrowing opinions and start building
your own, this conversation is your blueprint. Watch now.
Find more from Margie Warrell:

Website: https://margiewarrell.com/

Book, The Courage Gap:
https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Gap-Five-Steps-Action/dp/1119422253



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