Stephen M.R. Covey, New York Times Bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust delivered a powerful message at SMARTcon 2016. He spoke about the power of trust and what it can do for a business and your success. Perhaps it sounds, as he put it, as “lovey-dovey-Covey” principle, but trust has serious economic impact and defines our level of success. It can be called the Economy of Trust.
Have you ever felt like you need to get the recognition you deserve at work or in your personal life? Self-evaluation bias might be at play, and it's more common than you think. This cognitive distortion often leads us to overestimate our contributions while underestimating the efforts of others. It's like wearing tinted glasses that make us see ourselves in a brighter light than reality.
Understanding this bias is the first step toward protecting ourselves from its pitfalls. It's not about beating ourselves up but instead gaining clarity and setting realistic expectations. By acknowledging the biases that cloud our judgment, we can navigate relationships, work dynamics, and personal goals more effectively.
Do you ever feel like success is elusive, only available to the chosen few? It's easy to see why. We're bombarded with stories about overnight success, lottery winners, and those who seemingly just got lucky. But let me tell you, behind every "lucky" entrepreneur is a lot of sweat, determination, and systems that most people don't see.