It is not uncommon for people to have a skewed perception of their own abilities or characteristics, and this can sometimes lead to overestimating their own abilities or attributes. This phenomenon is known as the "above-average effect" or "illusory superiority." It is a cognitive bias that causes people to perceive themselves as being better than average at various tasks or characteristics, even when this is not the case.
However, it is also important to note that people are often unaware of their own limitations and may not fully realize how average they are in certain areas. It is important to be aware of this cognitive bias and to try to keep an accurate and realistic perspective on one's own abilities and characteristics. It can be helpful to seek feedback from others or to compare oneself to objective standards in order to get a more accurate assessment of one's abilities and limitations.

248- Do People Realize How Average They Are?

The "Super Mario Effect" refers to the phenomenon of being more likely to persist and persevere at a task when it is broken down into smaller, achievable goals. This concept is often attributed to the popular video game series "Super Mario Bros," in which the player must complete a series of levels, each with its own set of goals and challenges, in order to progress through the game.
The idea is that when a task is presented as a series of smaller, achievable goals, it can be less overwhelming and more motivating for the person attempting it. This can lead to a greater sense of accomplishment and a higher likelihood of continuing to pursue the task.
This concept has been widely studied and applied in fields such as psychology, education, and business, and has been shown to be an effective way to increase motivation and improve task performance.

247- What is the "Super Mario Effect" to Productivity

There are a few key elements to consider when giving great gifts:

 Consider the recipient: Think about their interests, hobbies, and needs. A gift that is thoughtful and tailored to the recipient will likely be appreciated more than a generic or impersonal gift.
 Be thoughtful and considerate: Take the time to choose a gift that will be meaningful and useful to the recipient. Consider their preferences and try to anticipate what they might like.
 Pay attention to the presentation: Wrapping the gift nicely and presenting it in a thoughtful way can make all the difference.
 Include a personal touch: A handwritten note or a small personal gesture can add a special touch to the gift and show that you put thought and effort into it.

Ultimately, the key to giving a great gift is to be considerate and thoughtful, and to show the recipient that you care about them and value their interests and needs.

246- The Secret to Giving Great Gifts

Is Faking It Till You Make It still relevant today?

245- Act as If, Faking It Until You Make It

Aristotle said: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." 

244- You Are What You Repeatedly Do

We recently watched a video and learned 10 different ways to get ahead in life. We reflect on our favorites.

243- 10 Ways to Get Ahead in Life

One of the most controversial topics in the professional world is whether or not you should share your salary with your co-workers. 

242- Should You Share Your Salary With Co-Workers?

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self? Would you even do it? 

241- Giving Advice To Your Past Self

Is it possible to be too positive? Do you become blind to reality?

240- Pitfalls of Being Too Positive

We are proud to announce the newest addition to the GYST Podcast, Scott Chang, from Seattle's Pike Place Marketing.

239- Introducing Scott Change From Seattle's Pike Place Market

How easy is it for men to share their feelings these days?

238- Are Men Still Allowed To Share Their Feelings Today?

If your friends don't improve themselves and grow, you won't either. Who are you surrounding yourself with and what are they doing to you? Jim Rohn says, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." So, who are you spending your time with? Are they proactive or reactive? 

Are most of your friends' co-workers or neighbors? 

What are the standards you are setting for your own friendships? Do they hold you to ambitious standards? Are they encouraging you to grow? No one will want you to be more successful than they are.

237- When Your Friends Don't Want To Improve.

What to do when you are bored? We have all been there, now find out what you can do about it. 

236- When Boredom Strikes

There are some friends we've known our entire lives, and yet, someone we've barely known a month can know us on a deeper level. How do you compare old and new friendships? That's exactly what we ask in this episode of the GYST Podcast.

235- Comparing New & Old Friendships

Glen asks a simple question... Do we cherish Money or Life

234- $10 Million Dollars In Exchange For

We get back to the basics and talk about what Personal Development is and how to introduce it to your life.

233- What is Personal Development?

In this episode we introduce the newest member of the GYSTPodcast... Jansen Cheung

232- Introducing Jansen Cheung

Glen & Patrick share their health concerns and ways that they have individually addressed them. We talk about how to shift your focus to Health.

231- Shifting Your Focus To Health

We welcome the newest member of the GYST Podcast... Patrick Lium

230- Introducing Patrick Lium

There have been some major changes behind the scenes of your favorite podcast. I give you a little sneak peek into what they are.

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