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We Are A Victim to Our Cognition Which Is Prone To Misinterpretation
How Our Confidence Fools Us
Quote to Conversation: Self Deception is Our Greatest Conception Leading to Recognition
I have great faith in fools — self-confidence my friends will call it — Edgar Allan Poe, Marginalia
As great as we fear procrastination, sometimes it’s that direct destination which can be most deadly. We become so sure of ourselves and see exactly where we want to go and just head in one direction. There’s no doubt as to what we’re going to do that we lose sight of the real question.
But you ask, when do we ever get trapped with such a measly conclusion?
It’s our confidence. It drives us to where we want to be because we believe we know best. But it’s such a mess that leaves us behind like the rest. What…