{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F37bf7c05-172c-4714-9457-a21f3e660853","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 177: How to Change Your Mind","description":"It can be hard to change your mind once you've made a decision. But doubling down on a commitment isn't always the most beneficial thing. This week, Shannon and Janine discuss how to change your mind, the role of commitment bias, and the value of considering alternatives.\n\nDiscussion topics include:\n\n\u2022 Janine's car-shopping frustrations\n\u2022 The car Janine wants to buy (because Shannon has one): A new Nissan Leaf electric car\n\u2022 Janine's commitment to her decision to buy this car\n\u2022 The idea that Janine might be smart to consider changing her mind on this, since the car isn't readily available\n\u2022 Commitment bias, our tendency to stick with a decision after we've committed to something even in the face of conflicting evidence\n\u2022 Stepping back from the commitment to consider whether the decision is still a good one\n\u2022 The fallacy of sunk cost as a reason to stick with something\n\u2022 The difficulty of changing your mind when people are aware of the decision that you made\n\u2022 How Fear of Missing Out factors into Janine's car-shopping experience\n\u2022 Giving yourself the space to consider all the things that are going through your mind when you make a decision\n\u2022 Questions to ask yourself when you're considering changing your mind\n\u2022 The value of considering alternatives\n\u2022 How the pandemic forced us to consider all sorts of alternatives\n\u2022 How perfectionism can make changing your mind particularly difficult\n\u2022 Cultivating more curiosity about trying new things\n\nSee the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for an update from Janine and links!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd2e0d56-1e2f-481a-8571-c4663350c6a6/648i5bBT0OJL-jqDq5kKTfH1.png"}