4 notes tagged with "mindset"


Exploratory vs Conformatary Thought

If people make judgments without needing to explain themselves to others at some point, they are more likely to use gut feelings and jump to conclusion. If people think they have to explain, they will use more reason in coming to their judgment - and be more willing to change their minds about their initial position.

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #thoughts #mindset

Published on Nov 25, 2021

Being mindful of defensive thinking

When we encounter ideas that are contrary to what we believe, we have a mental barrier that automatically defends against it. We can only think of reasons why the new idea is wrong. We need to be mindful of this barrier - and have to learn how to disable it. Very important in having a Scout Mindset

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #cognition #mindset

Published on Jun 01, 2021

Scout Mindset vs Soldier Mindset

Soldier mindset thinks of their ideas as the land to defend - and attacks other external ideas or evidence that threaten their idea.

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #rationality #mindset #meta-cognition

Published on May 07, 2021

Fixed Vs Growth Mindset

Tagged With: #psychology #permanent-notes #mindset

Published on Jan 05, 2021