Bias

  Analysis Paralysis

  “Overthinking so hard that you forget what you were trying to figure out in the first place.”

  Enjoy the feeling of being trapped in an infinite loop of “What if?” and “But what about that other thing?” Congratulations, you've reached the peak of indecision.

  2. Confirmation Bias

  “The art of only listening to things that make you feel smart.”

  Why bother with facts when your brain already has its mind made up? Just gather all the opinions that agree with yours and call it ‘research.’

  3. Illusory Superiority

  “That delightful feeling of being better than everyone else, even when you can’t spell ‘superiority’.”

  Why struggle with humility when you can be the world's self-appointed genius? You’re basically a mix of Einstein and a motivational poster.

  4. The Dunning-Kruger Effect

  “When you have no idea what you're talking about but still act like you invented the concept.”

  If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.

  Embrace that confidence! You don’t need expertise when you’ve got an unshakable belief that you’re the smartest person in the room. Ever.

  5. Cognitive Dissonance

  “Trying to hold two completely contradictory beliefs without your brain melting.”

  It's like your brain is playing tug-of-war with itself, but it’s fine. Just ignore that internal scream and keep going.

  6. The Curse of Knowledge

  “When you know so much about something that explaining it to others sounds like you’re speaking alien languages.”

  If you’ve ever tried to explain quantum physics to a toddler, you know the struggle. The more you know, the less anyone else can follow.

  7. Memory Lane Slip-N-Slide

  “When your brain decides to rewrite history like it’s a Netflix show and you’re the star.”

  Who needs facts when you can craft your own epic saga? It’s fine, you’ve just conveniently forgotten the embarrassing parts.

  8. Self-Serving Bias

  “When you win, it’s all you, but when you lose, it’s definitely the universe’s fault.”

  Go ahead, take credit for everything good and blame that rogue cosmic event for your bad decisions. It’s basically how winning works, right?

  9. The "Just One More Episode" Trap

  “You have zero self-control, but hey, it's only been seven hours…”

  Forget that important task, your brain has just decided that the next episode of your favorite show is far more important than anything resembling productivity. You’re definitely not procrastinating.

  10. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

  “If everyone else is doing it, clearly you need to do it too… even if you don’t know why.”

  Who cares about your personal needs when your feed is full of people hiking, eating fancy toast, or mastering underwater basket weaving? Your brain demands to know why you’re missing out!

  11. Recency Bias

  “When the last thing you heard automatically becomes the most important thing ever.”

  Who cares about the years of evidence that led up to today when that one conversation you overheard on the bus is clearly the most important thing in the world? Definitely more relevant than centuries of historical context.

  12. Paradox of Choice

  “When 100 options still don’t help you choose what to eat for dinner, and you end up with frozen pizza.”

  You’re practically paralyzed by the number of choices, but hey, that pizza has your back. Keep it simple. Life is hard.

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  Final Tip: Keep your brain healthy by avoiding these cognitive hazards... or don’t. After all, who doesn’t want to live a life of glorious confusion and mild embarrassment?