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- You're NOT rational.
You're NOT rational.
But AI can help.
Friday, smooth AI operator! Let’s make AI work more, and you less, in 5 min:
2 years ago I read Daniel Kahneman's Nobel Prize-winning work on human decision-making: Thinking Fast and Slow (amazing book).
Now I ask myself 5 questions to expose the cognitive traps we fall into DAILY.
And AI makes me twice as smart, here's HOW:
1. "Am I too stressed to think clearly?"
STRESS is the nemesis of SMART decision-making.
Why it matters:
- Stress narrows your focus, leading to tunnel vision.
- It heightens negative emotions.
HACK: before a big decision, assess your stress levels, with a ChatGPT VOICE chat.
2. "What would you think about this... if it were SOMEONE ELSE's decision?"
Kahneman says:
Our brains are wired with an "inside view". We're too close to OUR OWN choices.
But when your best friend has the same dilemma you're a genius consultant!
AI HACK: ask the AI what would it do in your place.
What would be the SMARTEST way to approach this?
What are you missing or avoiding?
You'll be surprised, I am sometimes.
3. "What's my EXIT strategy?"
Some decisions are reversible, others are not. Knowing the difference is crucial for managing risk and avoiding decision paralysis.
Before committing, ask yourself: "What happens if I change my mind?"
Get the AI to explain the consequences.
4. " Do I have ENOUGH evidence?"
Don't blindly trust every piece of information.
Is it credible? Are there CONFLICTING viewpoints?
By questioning the evidence, you become a critical thinker instead of a passive consumer of information.
Ask Perplexity AI to find evidence.
5. "Am I thinking FAST or SLOW?"
According to Kahneman, our brains have 2 modes of thinking:
- Fast: Intuitive, emotional, and prone to errors.
- Slow: Analytical, logical, and more reliable.
Fast is great for everyday decisions, slow is crucial for important choices.
HACK:
1. I ask the AI if some of my decisions were rushed or is the reasoning actually solid.
2. I explain the thought process.
So that I can see my blind spots or make even SMARTER decisions.
Instead of getting fooled by my human biases.
BONUS: "What would I think about this a year from now?"
Some investments are HUGE game-changers in 2-3 years for you.
Some present FEARS are nothing in 1 week.
Stay grounded, don't let the present feeling deceive you.
Ask the AI how LONG this decision can impact you.
BONUS 2:
Here's my free course on practical prompting that you can finish in 30 min.
To get smarter, with AI, today.
If you finish it in 3 days max, you get to keep it AND win a $50 discount code.
If you don’t, you lose access forever. Only for action-takers.
Previous issue, in case you missed it:
- Alex
P.S. if you have questions or looking for solutions, just answer this email, I try to answer and be helpful, I’m a human, not an AI. Yet.
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