Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Cognitive Rigidity: How Einstein Overcame The 5 Biases That Keep Us Stuck (You Can Too) - [#5 Cog biases]

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How to uncover our fixed mindsets and the biases that keep us stuck?

We dive into the concept of cognitive rigidity and the five cognitive biases that affect our daily lives:

  • Functional fixedness and how to be more creative
  • The endowment effect and irrational valuation of possessions
  • The bandwagon effect and are terrible relationship with social pressure
  • Hyperbolic discounting and why we are so lazy
  • The Zeigarnik effect and why we endlessly ruminate


    • Through personal anecdotes and historical examples, including insights from Albert Einstein's life, we explore how these biases shape our behaviour and decision-making.

    Learn practical strategies for overcoming cognitive rigidity, enhancing your mental flexibility, and achieving a growth mindset.

    Don't miss this enlightening and informative episode!


    Further reading:

    • Einstein - Walter Isaacson
    • Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
    • Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely

      • Further Listening

      Enjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series:

      1. Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th]
      2. Human Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th]
      3. Confirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking - [June 4th]
      4. Reality Distortion and the 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th]
      5. [YOU ARE HERE] - Cognitive Rigidity and How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th]
      6. Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Make Better Decisions - [July 12th]



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          Chapters:

          00:00 Introduction to Cognitive Rigidity

          00:29 A Personal Story of Cognitive Rigidity

          03:47 Defining Cognitive Rigidity

          04:53 Functional Fixedness

          09:36 Overcoming Functional Fixedness

          11:00 The Endowment Effect

          15:06 Overcoming the Endowment Effect

          16:26 The Bandwagon Effect

          20:24 Understanding Hyperbolic Discounting

          25:10 Einstein's Personal Struggles and Successes

          29:28 The Zeigarnik Effect: Unfinished Tasks and Obsession

          33:56 Relationships and Social Media: The Open Loop Trap

          38:34 Einstein's Journey: Genius and Cognitive Biases

          40:53 Embracing Growth and Self-Acceptance

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