Published Oct 14, 2021

Why You Make the Choices You Make & The Upside of Being Selfish

Discover how embracing selfishness and setting boundaries can enhance your well-being with insights from Michelle Elman, and explore the unseen forces shaping your decisions through Eric Johnson's analysis of choice architecture. Plus, delve into the roots of lying and its role in personal development.

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Why You Make the Choices You Make & The Upside of Being Selfish

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Choice Architecture

Choice Architecture Insights

Memory and Choices

The Power of Choice

Setting Boundaries

Embracing Change

Embracing Selfishness

Embracing Honest Boundaries

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Passwords and Choices

Decision-Making Insights

Letting Go of Opinions

The Nature of Lying

Forgiveness Spectrum

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Benefits of Selfishness

Choice Architecture

Understanding Lying

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Benefits of SelfishnessMichelle Elman, a coach and author, discusses the importance of setting boundaries and embracing selfishness for personal well-being. She explains how these practices can prevent burnout and enhance self-esteem by teaching others how to treat us.

Benefits of Selfishness

Choice ArchitectureEric Johnson, Director of the Center for Decision Sciences at Columbia Business School, explores the concept of choice architecture and its impact on decision-making. He reveals how defaults, order effects, and memory shape our choices, often without our conscious awareness.

Choice Architecture

Understanding LyingThe podcast explores the development and motivations behind lying, highlighting its connection to cognitive growth and self-preservation. Michelle Elman provides insights into how honesty and boundaries are shaped from childhood, influencing our adult interactions.

Understanding Lying

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