Outsmarting the halo effect, Aging backwards and Conquering overwhelm

The human mind is full of vulnerabilities.

Being easily influenced comes naturally to us. It’s what creates big bucks for the media and social influencers. 

We’re all too quick to believe what we see, especially when it comes with a shiny stamp of approval from someone we admire.

It's the same trick Elizabeth Holmes used to fool everyone with Theranos—get the backing of some relevant names, appear ‘influential’ and suddenly the world is worshipping you.

Anna Delvey pulled off a similar stunt, posing as a rich socialite and duping New York’s elite just by looking the part.

If we are as smart as we think we are, what makes us so easily deceived?

Enter the halo effect.

Our brains love shortcuts, and this cognitive bias is one of their favorites. When we see someone who’s charismatic and popular, we tend to buy into their views faster than we think to question their legitimacy.

In a world where ‘who you know’ dominates our perception more than ever, thinking critically without getting swayed by appearances is a superpower.

Achieving this power involves challenging existing beliefs and applying independent thinking, both of which require the humility to doubt our judgments and the curiosity to learn new information.

In true Genz style, asking ‘Is this for real’? is a smart way to avoid the tendency to believe everything right off the bat.

The halo effect might be a crafty trick our minds play on us, but with a bit of awareness and effort, you can dodge the hype and make smarter decisions.

In a world where influence is often confused with actual integrity, a little skepticism can go a long way.

Aging backwards

Ice baths and saunas, intermittent fasting, red light therapy, and comprehensive body examinations…

These are a few of the methods in our modern pursuit of longevity.

And this is what this conversation explores with longevity enthusiast, Siim Land. He successfully lowered his biological age by 10 years and now he will share how you can do the same.

Key highlights from this episode include:

-Factors that accelerate again
-Non-negotiables to optimize health
-Key indices to measure
-Biohacking device
-Ideal fitness routines and more!

A simple way to trick with overwhelm

We know that feeling of starting something new. It’s overwhelming.

The fears and doubts come knocking every day and the result is procrastination.

When tasks feel daunting yet need to be done, recording small wins, even the tiniest ones can be incredibly helpful.

Feelings of accomplishment is fuel for the brain. It needs to experience a sense of achievement before moving on to bigger tasks.

Sometimes maintaining a journal of triumphs can be the closest thing to building momentum.

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