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Mere Exposure Effect, Practice for Progress & More
Alex Brogan
February 15, 2024 • Read Time: 4 minutes
Good Morning. Welcome to all the new readers of Faster Than Normal who have joined us since last week!
Here’s what we’ll cover today:
Mental Model: Mere Exposure Effect.
Insight: Practice for Progress.
Quote: Pragmatic Idealism Blend.
Question: Risk-Reward Balance.
Poem: The Journey.
Cheers,
Alex
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| Mental Model
Mere Exposure Effect
The tendency to develop a preference for things merely because we're familiar with them.
Critical in decision-making; when deciding between alternatives, we shouldn't choose the familiar option, we should choose the best option based on its effectiveness.
| Insight
Practice makes progress, not perfection.
Challenge: Reflect on a skill you've been working on and write about the progress you've made over time.
Example: Learning to play a musical instrument, improving public speaking, or developing leadership skills.
| Quote
Lee Kuan Yew, founding father of modern Singapore, on the importance of pragmatism:
"What's practical and pragmatic can be made to look idealistic."
| Question
Reflect on a recent decision that didn't turn out as expected. What can this outcome teach you about balancing risk and reward in future decisions?
A Poem I Enjoyed
"The Journey" by Rainer Maria Rilke
Embrace the unknown with open arms,
The journey's just begun,
Through trials and tribulations,
Resilient, we become.
Have a wonderful Wednesday, all.
Until next time,
Alex
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