Self-awareness · 4 minute read
Self-Serving Bias
We tend to credit ourselves for success and blame circumstances for failure.
Try thisUse the same explanation standard for success and failure.
In plain English
What is it?
Our explanations protect our self-image by changing with the result.
In the real world
What does it look like?
A win proves skill; a loss is blamed on timing, luck, or an unfair process.
Make it useful
How do you think more clearly?
Use the same explanation standard for success and failure.