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Understanding Mental Accounting How Our Minds Influence Financial Decisions

42 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23

💰 Finance Behavioral Economics Financial Decisions Cognitive Biases

Mental accounting involves dividing finances into separate 'mental accounts' based on different criteria.
Psychological factors like framing effects and sunk cost fallacy contribute to mental accounting.
Mental accounting impacts budgeting, debt management, and investment decisions, influencing overall financial well-being.

Self-awareness Is Your Compass

63 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-awareness Mental health Personal Growth Psychology

The Dunning-Kruger Effect affects how we assess our own competence.
Self-awareness is crucial for navigating life successfully.
To combat the Dunning-Kruger Effect, seek external feedback, cultivate a growth mindset, and practice self-awareness.

Improve Your Remembering and Achieving

63 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Memory Productivity Well-being Goal setting Reflection

Temporal landmarks are special events that help us remember and organize time.
Temporal landmarks can boost productivity and goal-setting by providing a mental separation between past and present.
Using temporal landmarks can create momentum, structure, and motivation, aiding in achieving goals and improving well-being.

The Power of Simplicity: Walking on The Occam's Razor Edge

42 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

📖 Philosophy Theory Principles Logic Simplicity

Occam's Razor encourages choosing the simplest explanation to find the truth.
Simplicity in explanations reduces error by making fewer assumptions.
Applying Occam's Razor can improve decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking in various aspects of life.