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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3254: Nir Eyal explores the illusion of control bias, illustrating how our desire to control situations often leads us astray, such as in survival scenarios where staying put is wiser than wandering off. He offers practical strategies to overcome this bias, emphasizing the importance of recognizing internal triggers and time-boxing to stay focused and achieve real agency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/illusion-of-control/ Quotes to ponder: "Trying to make the journey to the nearest town just feels better and more productive than waiting in place for an indeterminate amount of time, hungry, alone, and with nothing to do." "This need for perceived control is a fixture of everyday life." "It’s an action I can take to feel in control if only for a moment even though I know the better decision is to stay with my head down and keep writing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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