We’ve all experienced confirmation bias. It’s the tendency to search for, interpret and favor information that confirms our prior beliefs or values. Think back to that one teacher you felt was hard on you, or a colleague who always took credit for your work, or the in-law who always undermined you at family gatherings. It’s true that bad actors exist, but our minds also play a role in interpreting their behaviour in a way that fits our narrative. This phenomenon is true for our self-perception too: the idea that we’re bad public speakers, shy in groups, not risk takers, disorganized - all of these beliefs have some foundation in truth but its our confirmation bias that keeps these beliefs very much alive. In this episode I break down how confirmation bias works, and look at its biological function as a mental reflex. I illustrate how belief precedes evidence, and how to take control of your thinking in order to produce the thoughts - and therefore evidence - that supports the more positive version of yourself and your life. This is the work we do in the Mindset Gym, so if you feel this episode barely scratched the surface, join the Mindset Gym via the link below. Please also review my show on Apple Podcasts so more like-minded people can discover it.
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