Comments on: Unraveling the Myths of Confidence: Insights from “The Age of Magical Overthinking”

By: Steph@Crazylittlelovebirds

Steph@Crazylittlelovebirds — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:48:57 +0000

I found this book interesting and searched for it online at my local library. I placed a hold on it and wanted to thank you for sharing your post at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #48.

By: Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog

Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:43:08 +0000

This book seems like a really good read. We can all benefit from learning about our own biases. And especially from being able to admit that we are all biased. I love what you said about doubt being a good thing. Although sometimes I feel like I take doubt too far sometimes, it is good to be able to say, “Well, I could be wrong, but . . .” Lovely post, Lisa. I love how your posts always encourage us to examine ourselves.

By: Jennifer Wise

Jennifer Wise — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:57:24 +0000

Great thoughts. Sounds like an interesting book. I have a couple of people in my life who are so confident in their statements that I always think they MUST be right, and it’s taken me a few years to realize… mmmm, not necessarily! 🙂 Re-examining your thinking is so vital to growth (and happiness), so I’m glad you mentioned it. Visiting from the Crazy Little Lovebirds linkup.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:27:49 +0000

sounds so interesting and I didn’t realize there were so many biases. love the phrases “The older I get, the more I realize there’s more I don’t know than I do know. And perhaps that’s a good thing.” Guess my second guessing has its place!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:09:07 +0000

This sounds like such a fun read! I remember learning bits and pieces about this when studying psychology– our brains are really quite fascinating on how they store and access information but all that is hugely impacted by (while also impacting!) our memories.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:53:32 +0000

In reply to Debbie Wilson.

That’s a great illustration, Debbie! I find that I can be swayed by someone who is really confident…until I understand if that’s just their personality. ha. Then I can be a little more doubtful and require more proof. But also, some people come across as unsure when they are almost always correct. Humans are interesting! 🙂

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:51:44 +0000

In reply to Martha J Orlando. Yes, I found this book quite valuable in helping me see some of my own biases. I have to be reminded again and again that I can't always believe everything I think. lol.

By: Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:18:42 +0000

Sounds like a fascinating read. I’ve been influenced by those who spoke confidently, especially in early marriage. My family tended to present ideas as questions. My husband spoke like something was so. I came to realize this as a style of presenting more than better knowledge or insight 🙂

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:35:52 +0000

Sounds like another valuable read for those of us who want to know more about our biases and try to understand where we and those who disagree with us are coming from. Thanks, Lisa!