Why Your Brain Lies to You When You're Stuck (And What to Do Instead)

Ever been paralyzed by a simple decision like what to order for lunch, while somehow nailing the big life choices? Your brain isn't broken - it's just really bad at lying to you about what matters. Jordan Blake breaks down the sneaky psychological traps that keep you spinning your wheels when you're stuck, plus the counterintuitive strategies that actually work. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why having 24 jam options makes you buy 90% less jam (and what this means for your career decisions) • Jeff Bezos' 70% rule that helped him build Amazon - and how you can steal it • The real reason successful entrepreneurs decide 3x faster than everyone else • How to trick your energy-hogging brain into making choices that stick 👤 Perfect for: anyone who's ever stared at their phone googling "what should I do with my life" at 2am 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Jordan Blake on why your brain loves to lie when you're stuck [01:45] The jam study that explains your decision paralysis [03:30] Amazon's 70% rule (and why perfectionists hate it) [05:15] Why your brain burns 20% of your calories making choices [07:00] The entrepreneur speed advantage you can copy [09:30] Three ways to outsmart your lying brain today 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Wrong Answers Only on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily - your next breakthrough is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: decision making, psychology, mental health, productivity, personal growth Find all episodes at Wrong Answers Only ------- Keywords: anxiety help, limiting beliefs, self-help podcast, adult friendship, evidence-based psychology, boundary setting, habit formation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices