GUIDE: 10 Cognitive Biases That Are Sabotaging Your Decisions

Stop Overthinking and Start Moving Faster in Business

Ever feel like you’re stuck in analysis paralysis, even when you know what you should be doing? Your brain is playing tricks on you, without you even realizing it.


Cognitive biases are the invisible mental shortcuts that shape how you think, what you believe, and what actions you take.

Most people don’t even notice them. But they’re keeping you stuck, costing you money, and slowing down your success.


This guide exposes the 10 most dangerous cognitive biases that hold entrepreneurs back.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stop second-guessing yourself and start making clear, confident business moves.

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10 Cognitive Biases That Keep You Stuck in Overthinking

Each bias below explains:

  • What it is (in simple terms)
  • How it sabotages your business
  • A fast action step to overcome it

1. The Overconfidence Effect

What it is:

You think you’re more accurate than you actually are.

How it sabotages you:

You assume your decisions are right without testing them, leading to wasted time, effort, and money.

How to Fix it:

Use data, not just gut feelings. Before assuming your offer, audience, or strategy will work, validate it. Ask: "What proof do I have that this is true?"

2. Decision Fatigue

What it is:

The more choices you make in a day, the worse your decisions get.

How it sabotages you:

By the time you need to make important choices, you’re mentally drained and default to bad decisions (or no decision at all).

How to Fix it:

Reduce daily decisions. Use Power Blocks to plan in advance, set clear priorities, and automate small choices like meals, outfits, and emails.

3. Analysis Paralysis

What it is:

You over-research and overthink instead of taking action.

How it sabotages you:

You collect endless information but never execute, keeping yourself stuck.

How to Fix it:

Set a time limit for research. Example: "I’ll spend 30 minutes reviewing this, then I’ll take action. Perfect or not." Action beats perfection every time.

4. Sunk Cost Fallacy

What it is:

You stick with bad decisions because you’ve already invested time, money, or effort.

How it sabotages you:

You hold onto failing offers, strategies, or partnerships instead of pivoting to what actually works.

How to Fix it:

Ask: "If I weren’t already invested, would I start this today?" If the answer is no, cut the loss and move forward.

5. Confirmation Bias

What it is:

You only look for information that confirms what you already believe.

How it sabotages you:

You ignore feedback, reject opposing views, and fail to see warning signs.

How to Fix it:

Force yourself to seek out contradicting opinions. Ask, "What would someone who disagrees with me say?"

6. The Fear of Regret

What it is:

You delay decisions because you’re afraid of making the wrong one.

How it sabotages you:

You waste time in limbo instead of moving forward.

How to Fix it:

Realize there are no perfect decisions. Any decision moves you forward faster than no decision at all.

7. Loss Aversion

What it is:

You’re more afraid of losing than excited about winning.

How it sabotages you:

You hesitate to invest, launch, or take risks, missing out on potential wins.

How to Fix it:

Flip the script. Instead of asking "What if I lose?" ask "What’s the cost of staying stuck?"

8. The Availability Heuristic

What it is:

You make decisions based on recent experiences, not reality.

How it sabotages you:

A failed launch makes you believe your business is failing, even if it’s just one moment in time.

How to Fix it:

Zoom out. Look at long-term trends, not just one data point.

9. The Status Quo Bias

What it is:

You prefer what’s familiar, even when it’s not working.

How it sabotages you:

You resist change, even when your results are stagnant.

How to Fix it:

Ask: "If I started from scratch today, would I do things the same way?" If not, it’s time to adjust.

10. The "I'll Figure It Out Later" Trap

What it is:

You delay action because the next step feels overwhelming.

How it sabotages you:

You stay busy thinking about growth instead of actually growing.

How to Fix it:

Make micro-decisions. Example: Instead of “I’ll start my email list soon,” decide today to set up a free opt-in page. Momentum builds clarity.

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