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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Humans are hardwired to avoid losing what they have, which makes it difficult to let go of status or wealth once attained.

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44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature - Naval Ravikant (4K)

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44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature - Naval Ravikant (4K)

04/01/25

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

People often seek status after acquiring wealth, as they are evolutionarily hardwired for status, which has been a part of human nature since the agricultural revolution.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

People often fear change due to loss aversion, which makes it painful to separate from familiar situations, even if they are unhappy.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

People who have achieved wealth often still seek status, which is a biologically ingrained desire, despite having the financial means already.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

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The phenomenon of loss aversion suggests that people feel the pain of losing more acutely than the pleasure of winning, which can skew their decision-making processes.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

People often take too long to pivot due to loss aversion, where they struggle to let go of something they've invested in, or because they misinterpret politeness as traction.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/30/19

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Fear of admitting weakness or defeat can prevent founders from pivoting, as they may feel that doing so means giving up.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/21/22

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Loss aversion plays a significant role in why employees stay at FAANG companies; the fear of losing vested equity can lead to irrational decision-making.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When making choices, people often pay more attention to potential losses than to potential gains, which can lead to loss aversion and impact their decision-making.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

Many successful people are driven by a fear of insufficiency rather than a desire for greatness; they are often running away from something they don't want instead of towards something they desire.