Mental Minute

The Law of Triviality: Why We Obsess Over the Small Stuff


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The Law of Triviality, also known as the Bicycle Shed Effect, describes our tendency to focus on minor, simple issues while ignoring complex, important ones. This episode explores why our brains prefer the familiar, how it derails decision-making, and how to stay focused on what truly matters.

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Mental MinuteBy Hassen, Zsolt, & NotebookLM