#2 | How Optimism and Survivorship Bias Are Costing You Millions & The 3-Part Decision Framework To Beat These Biases

16/07/2025 12 min Episodio 2
#2 | How Optimism and Survivorship Bias Are Costing You Millions & The 3-Part Decision Framework To Beat These Biases

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Episode Synopsis

What if your biggest blind spot isn’t a lack of effort—but an overdose of optimism? Discover how unchecked positivity quietly destroys businesses long before failure is obvious.You're hustling hard, staying motivated, and believing in your vision—but something still isn’t working. If your launches flop, funnels fail, or results feel random, it’s not your work ethic—it’s the invisible forces sabotaging your strategy.In this episode, you’ll uncover:Why optimism bias and survivorship bias quietly tank even the smartest entrepreneursThe dangerous assumptions that cost startups billions—and how to avoid themA 3-part mental model for making bold decisions without gambling your futureTune in now to learn how the world’s smartest entrepreneurs stay confident without getting blindsided by reality.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe!This is How Billionaires Think the podcast breaking down Mental Models, Decision Frameworks & Psychology Principles For Building WealthMindcontrol breaks down the hidden psychological principles and mental frameworks that separate millionaire founders from the rest. If you're a technical founder wrestling with high-stakes decisions, fighting imposter syndrome, or struggling to think like a true wealth builder rather than a high-earning employee, this show reveals the cognitive tools you've been missing.Each episode delivers the exact decision-making frameworks used by billion-dollar founders, the psychological principles that help you see opportunities others miss, and the mental models that transform overwhelming choices into clear strategic advantages.You'll master the art of thinking clearer under pressure, making confident decisions with incomplete information, and developing the psychological edge that separates successful founders from the pack.

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