3 Cognitive Scripts That Keep Smart People Stuck | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Big ThinkDecember 22, 20257 min291,829 views
7 connections·11 entities in this video→Understanding Cognitive Scripts
- 💡 A cognitive script is an internalized behavioral pattern that dictates how we believe we should act in specific situations.
- 🧠 While useful for routine tasks like visiting a doctor, these scripts can hinder important life decisions if followed blindly.
- ⚠️ The danger arises when we let these internalized stories drive our choices in careers and relationships, rather than asking ourselves what we truly want.
The Sequel Script
- 🔄 The Sequel Script involves repeating past behaviors and patterns because we feel the narrative needs to make sense chronologically.
- 🔗 This often leads to choosing careers aligned with past studies or dating people similar to past partners, limiting exploration and growth.
- 🚀 It discourages
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