Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions

About this episode

The episode explores why intelligent individuals often make poor decisions and offers practical methods for better decision-making.

Most bad decisions don't happen because you don't know better. They happen because something interferes, and it feels like you. In this episode of Starting to Know, we break down why smart people make bad decisions: why people make choices that cost them money, relationships, and years… even when they're capable, experienced, and "thinking it through." My guest, Ajita Shah, has spent decades working with people on the hidden patterns behind decision-making. We translate what she sees into practical, observable mechanisms, and then we build a simple calibration method you can use before your next major decision. Guest- https://ajitashah.com/ Important: This conversation is educational and not medical advice. If you're dealing with serious mental health or medical concerns, seek support from a licensed professional

People in this episode

Host: Ishu Singh

Guest: Ajita Shah

Topics covered

• decision-making
• bad decisions
• psychology
• entrepreneurship
• personal development

Keywords

• decision-making
• bad decisions
• Ajita Shah
• psychology
• entrepreneurship
• calibration method
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ajitashah.com

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