Leveraging Selective Focus for Smarter Decisions
01/08/25 • 2 min
Imagine you’re pitching your startup idea, and the investor nods in agreement. You instantly feel validated. But what about the frown you missed from the other partner in the room? That’s confirmation bias—favouring information that supports what you already believe. While it can lead to blind spots, smart entrepreneurs can harness it to refine their vision without losing perspective.
source: https://acalytica.com/blog/leveraging-selective-focus-for-smarter-decisions
Visit https://acalytica.com
Imagine you’re pitching your startup idea, and the investor nods in agreement. You instantly feel validated. But what about the frown you missed from the other partner in the room? That’s confirmation bias—favouring information that supports what you already believe. While it can lead to blind spots, smart entrepreneurs can harness it to refine their vision without losing perspective.
source: https://acalytica.com/blog/leveraging-selective-focus-for-smarter-decisions
Visit https://acalytica.com
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