Why You Make Bad Decisions and How Your Brain Is Influencing You

from Best of Your Brain · host Dr. Marc Milstein

You make thousands of decisions every day.But many are shaped by your brain in ways you don’t notice.This episode looks at why that happens and how to make better decisions when it matters.In this episode:• Why the brain relies on fast vs slow decisions• How subtle cues influence choices• Why framing changes decisions• How to make more deliberate choices—Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: Website: DrMarcMilstein.comFacebook: Dr. Marc MilsteinLinkedIn: Dr. Marc MilsteinInstagram: @DrMarcMilsteinTikTok: @BestOfYourBrain

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