We’ve all heard “you learn from your mistakes,” but have you ever wondered why we keep making the same ones?
From procrastinating to repeating bad habits, our brains often fall into mental shortcuts called heuristics — like confirmation bias, familiarity bias, and frequency bias — that make us repeat errors even when we know better.
In this video, we’ll explore the psychology and neuroscience behind why we repeat mistakes, how our brain’s “mistake pathway” works, and most importantly, how to break free from the cycle.
Learn how cognitive control, reflection, and self-awareness can help you finally change the patterns that hold you back.
📘 Timestamps:
00:00 Why we repeat mistakes
00:34 How our brain uses shortcuts
01:14 The “mistake pathway” explained
01:46 How to stop repeating mistakes
🎧 Topics Covered:
Why humans repeat the same mistakes
What is confirmation bias and frequency bias
How your brain’s mistake system works
Psychology tips to build cognitive control
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