29 Questions
What is the main factor that determines how long it takes to form a habit?
The type of habit sought to be changed or acquired
What is the role of associations in habit formation?
To shape and strengthen habitual behaviours
What is the result of consistently performing a desired action?
It reinforces the neural pathways associated with the habit
Why is it better to look for signs that indicate a habit has been formed rather than focusing on a specific number of days?
Because no one knows how long it will take to form the habit
What is the purpose of mindfulness in habit formation?
To intentionally shape routines and responses
What is the characteristic of small habits?
They are easy to develop
What is the opposite of optimism?
Pessimism
What is the primary flaw in survivorship bias?
It is based on half-baked data and few facts
What is the underlying assumption in cosmetic advertisements?
The model's beauty is due to the cosmetic product
What is social conformity bias also known as?
Herd Behaviour
What is the question that highlights the cosmetic bias?
Does Harvard make you smarter?
What is an example of social conformity bias?
Staring at the sky during a concert
What drives the persistence required for habit development?
A firm conviction in a habit's significance and desired outcomes
What is the result of repetition in habit formation?
The strengthening of existing neural pathways
What is the primary role of rewards in habit formation?
To motivate the repetition of a behaviour
What is the characteristic of a fully formed habit?
It requires minimal conscious effort or thought
What is the role of comfort or familiarity in habit formation?
It motivates individuals to adopt and maintain habits
What is the distinction between constants and variables in tasks?
Constants are elements that remain the same, while variables are elements that can change
What is a common trait among individual leaders?
They have all made a significant impact on the world
What is accountability in the context of leadership?
Acknowledging and taking responsibility for one's actions
What type of leaders are companies like Wildcraft and Zerodha?
Market leaders
What is the concept that leadership abilities are built upon, according to the Indian concept of self?
Aham
What are the four components of the concept of 'Self' in leadership?
Identification, individuality, agency, and (no fourth component mentioned)
How many days did the ancient Indians observe the moon took to return to the same backdrop of the sky and stars?
27
What is the meaning of the term 'Nakshatras'?
Lunar mansions
What is the purpose of the 'Baana Stambha' in the ancient Somnath Temple?
To point towards the sea
What was the ancient Indian mechanism for marking the passage of time?
Associating the principal stars with the phases of the moon
What was the significance of the brightest star in each section of the 360-degree sphere?
It was named as one of the moon's wives
Where is the ancient Somnath Temple located?
In the state of Gujarat
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