Death by Dashboard

About this episode

This episode explores the psychological impact of short-term performance on confidence.

When progress falters, our confidence often goes with it. This episode explores why short-term performance can carry more psychological weight than it deserves.

People in this episode

Host: Katy Milkman

Topics covered

• psychology
• performance
• confidence
• short-term
• decision-making

Keywords

• psychological weight
• performance
• confidence
• short-term
• progress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charles Schwab

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