Get Happier

H is for Hurdles

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In our everyday lives, we make decisions that are influenced by biases and mental shortcuts. Sometimes these rules of thumb can be helpful in guiding our choices, but they can also get in the way of us being happier in the modern world.
 
In this episode, Paul discusses how to overcome some of these hurdles using simple tools to tackle them and enhance our decision-making.

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