People often have a poor understanding of risk, especially early in their careers. They tend to underestimate the risks they should take and overestimate the risks of failure. Being young and unknown is actually a great opportunity to take risks without significant consequences.

Rationality in decision-making is often misunderstood; we don't always process information dispassionately due to inherent brain constraints and the concept of bounded rationality.

People often overestimate their agency and trust in their intuition, unaware of the subtle manipulations that influence their decisions daily.

It's important to explicitly discuss and understand the worst-case scenarios of taking risks, as this can help alleviate fear and clarify your options.

Most people are too risk-averse, leading to advice that favors conservative paths rather than taking calculated risks that could lead to greater rewards.

Rationality is often overvalued compared to other human faculties like intuition and creativity, which can be more effective in many situations.

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.

People often enjoy controlled uncertainty, such as in horror films or surprise dining experiences, where they know they are safe despite not knowing what to expect.

We can reframe our relationship with uncertainty as something to surf rather than fear, and utilize techniques like breathing exercises and physical activity to manage anxiety.