Choice log no. 1765743868 – 2026 Porshce 911 Turbo S
2026 is going to be my year!
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Choice log no. 1778289931 – Quit helping
Don’t give advice to people that do not want to learn from others and just want to learn the difficult way own their own. Lesson learned. Let people learn on their own… I have learned on my own, and from others. I try to simply my life and not make any mistakes not needed to make. But that does not mean that other want to do the same. I found my flaw, I thought that everyone thought the same as me in avoiding mistakes, that everyone wanted to avoid known mistakes and not reinvent the mistake wheel. I guess not. Today I learn this…
Awesome advice!
Choice log no. 1778000207 – AI-900
Studying for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals exam (AI-900). I am trying to beat the expiration of the exam:
I plan to take the exam on May 19, 2026.
Results:
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Choice log no. 1777846582 – Pain
The worst pain one will feel, is the pain from the betrayal of the person one loves the most.
Choice log no. 1776650863 – Confirmation bias
When one seeks out preferred information to confirm in agreement to one’s belief.
AI: Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses while disregarding contradictory evidence. It is a cognitive shortcut that causes people to perceive reality selectively, reinforcing existing opinions, stereotypes, and self-deception.
Key Aspects of Confirmation Bias
- Biased Search: Actively seeking out information that supports a current viewpoint, such as focusing on news sources that align with a specific political ideology.
- Biased Interpretation: Twisting or interpreting ambiguous evidence to support a preconceived opinion.
- Biased Memory: Selectively recalling memories that reinforce a current belief while forgetting contradicting instances.
Common Examples
- Relationships: If you believe your partner is distant, you will notice every time they fail to text back, while ignoring times they are affectionate.
- Medicine: A doctor may fixate on symptoms that support an early diagnosis, overlooking warning signs of a different, accurate condition.
- Social Media: People often interact only with posts that match their opinions, creating “echo chambers” where their views are constantly validated, leading to the spread of misinformation.
Why It Happens
Confirmation bias acts as a “rule of thumb” (heuristic) that helps the brain process information quickly, but it leads to poor decision-making and overconfidence. It is, as Francis Bacon described it in 1620, a “pernicious predetermination” that causes people to hold onto beliefs even in the face of evidence to the contrary.
How to Reduce It
- Actively seek disconfirmation: Look for information that disproves your current beliefs rather than just confirming them.
- Consider alternatives: Consciously ask, “What if I am wrong?”
- Use Devil’s Advocate: Challenge your own conclusions to avoid “black swan” events or costly, flawed decisions.
Choice log no. 1776542786 – Negative thoughts
I have been the in the loom and doom stage lately. I am in the technology age and can quickly look up solutions to problems. So, I looked the following…
AI – How to challenge negative thoughts:
“Catch it, check it, change it” is a core Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) technique used to manage negative, automatic thoughts and improve emotional well-being. It involves catching negative thoughts, checking them for accuracy and usefulness, and changing them into more realistic, balanced perspectives.
1. Catch It
Identify Negative Thoughts: Recognize unhelpful or distressing thoughts as they occur.
Spot the Triggers: Notice situations that trigger negative moods (e.g., anxiety, depression, anger).
Ask: “What is my mind saying right now?”.
2. Check It
Evaluate Evidence: Ask if there is concrete evidence to support or oppose the thought.
Identify Distortions: Look for irrational thinking, such as catastrophizing, over-generalizing, or black-and-white thinking.
Assess Utility: Ask if this thought is helpful to your goals or if it is unrealistic.
3. Change It
Reframe Thought: Replace the negative thought with a more rational, balanced, and helpful alternative.
Practice: Consistently apply this technique to shift automatic negative patterns, sometimes by using a journal or app to practice.
Example:
Catch: “I messed up this report; I’m terrible at my job.”
Check: “Is it true I’m terrible? No, I usually do well. I made one mistake.”
Change: “I made a mistake on this report, but I can correct it and learn for next time.”.
This approach helps break cycles of negative thinking, reduces emotional distress, and increases resilience.
Choice log no. 1775833082 – Company you keep
My Dad quoted someone and I did not understand back then, but I do now: “Misery loves company.”
Anyone who does not understand that quote, you might eventually someday. If you don’t, then you will, because you will not be the company, but the company you seek.