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Summary
In today’s episode, we’ll look at an element of human nature to which we all fall victim from time-to-time, and just as importantly, how to successfully navigate it and manage it both for our success and the success of others. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
- Why we make decisions based on limited information
- The importance of Conscious Awareness.
- The two parts of the term “cognitive dissonance.”
- Three different options when confronting uncomfortable new information.
- Why we need to be able to control and master our emotions and our ego.
- The best way to help others who are experiencing cognitive dissonance.
- An exercise to help you become more aware of your own cognitive dissonance.
- Why facts don’t persuade; people do.
- The importance of becoming aware of cognitive dissonance and taking the correct steps to mitigate it in order to become effective despite it.
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On The Go-Giver Podcast, learn why “Cognitive Dissonance” is so destructive to our ability to make good decisions…and how to overcome it. Click To Tweet
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About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.