The other day I met a store owner who said it was slow because it was cold.
We’ve all been in traffic and someone honks with annoyance because they’re running late.
It’s obvious that often, one doesn’t actually point to the other.
They’re made up associations.
But we see false associations everywhere:
- I don’t need to show up fully because it’s a zoom call
- I can’t do the homework because I missed class
- I won’t reply on time because I’m overworked
- I’ll keep scrolling because I’m already scrolling
One problem with these false associations is they become our way of thinking, and radically limit our possibility.
But a bigger problem is that this sets an example (and creates an environment) for others, which can radically limit their possibility.
