“ Modern society is large and complex, with institutions wielding great power over the lives of many. This is why Johnson and Fowler added a dire parting shot in their predictions. Since you are program… David McRaney
“ You can’t prime yourself directly, but you cancreate environments conducive to the mental states you wish to achieve. Just like the David McRaney
“ THE MISCONCEPTION: The larger the consensus, the more likely it is correct. THE TRUTH: A belief is not more likely to be accurate just because many people share it. David McRaney
“ Subjective optimization complements sour grapes, the inclination to see that which you can’t have as that which you didn’t want in the first place. Subjective optimization makes whatever you get stuck… David McRaney
“ Education is as much about learning what you don’t know as it is about adding to what you do. David McRaney
“ You expect better performances from attractive people, but when they fail, you are also more likely to forgive them. David McRaney
“ The researchers discovered that money is indeed a major factor in day-to-day happiness. No surprise there. You need to make a certain amount, on average, to be able to afford food, shelter, clothing,… David McRaney
“ Remember this study when you are in a negotiation—make your initial request far too high. You have to start somewhere, and your initial decision or calculation greatly influences all the choices that… David McRaney
“ Any extended period of negative emotions can lead to you giving in to despair and accepting your fate. If you remain alone for a long time, you will decide loneliness is a fact of life and pass up opp… David McRaney
“ You might be a great judge of character, but you need to be a great judge of evidence to avoid delusion. David McRaney
“ You don’t believe you are an average person, but you do believe everyone else is. This tendency, which springs from self-serving bias, is called the illusory superiority effect. David McRaney
