Cleaning up after yourself at a gym or library

Broken Window Effect

Broken Window Effect

Keeps the space respectful and encourages others to do the same.

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Bannister Effect

Bannister Effect

Taking up a leadership role: Watching peers confidently step into leadership roles at work or in the community encourages you to challenge yourself to lead.
Breadth-First Search

Breadth-First Search

House cleaning: Cleaning each room or area at the same level before moving to another level.
Ikea Effect

Ikea Effect

Home organization: Understand that you may be more attached to items you've organized yourself, making it harder to declutter or reorganize.
Maslow's Hammer

Maslow's Hammer

Cleaning: Using specialized cleaning products or tools for different surfaces, rather than a generic all-purpose cleaner.
Decoy Effect

Decoy Effect

Fitness memberships: Recognizing the decoy effect can help you choose the best gym or fitness membership for your needs, without being swayed by less attractive alternatives.
Flea In a Jar

Flea In a Jar

Learning a New Skill: Struggling at the start (like with coding, music, or public speaking) doesn't mean you're not capable. Persistence breaks the mental ceiling.
Occam's Razor

Occam's Razor

Cleaning: Tackling one room at a time can make the task less overwhelming.
Self-Serving Bias

Self-Serving Bias

Athletic Performance: Athletes who understand self-serving bias can evaluate their performance more objectively, fostering continuous improvement after both successes and failures.
Birthday Paradox

Birthday Paradox

Icebreakers: (Topic: Deep probability Understanding) Use the Birthday Paradox as a fun icebreaker at social or professional gatherings to spark conversations and help attendees connect.
Three R's of Growth

Three R's of Growth

Beauty Salon: Ensure regular customers return by offering discounts on future appointments, set up a referral system for existing clients, and ask for online reviews to attract new clients.