The Richard Fast Blog

Every decision is a chance to rewrite your story.

We may never know why we’re here, but while we are, we owe ourselves one thing: to be as happy as possible. Happiness comes from the decisions we make.  This blog is about exploring fresh ideas and perspectives so you can take more control – and maybe add a little more happiness to your life’s journey.

Day 14: Your Brain’s Blind Spot…Why You Can’t Trust Yourself

Day 13: Overconfidence and the “I Would Never Do That!” Fallacy

Day 12: Loss Aversion: Why You Stay in Bad Situations Too Long

Day 11: How Confirmation Bias Shapes Your Reality

Day 10: The Halo Effect, Anchoring, and the Trap of First Impressions

Day 9: System 2 Thinking: Slower, Smarter – but Lazy

Day 8: System 1 Thinking: Fast, Intuitive, and Often Wrong

Day 7: The Leadership Choice – Take Responsibility for Your Decisions

Day 6: The Myth of Experience: Smarter Doesn’t Mean Safer

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