'The Spotlight Effect'
A 2 minute check in to kick-start your week
The Monday Morning Stand-up #9
The Spotlight Effect
The Spotlight Effect describes the highly egotistical predisposition of the human mind to assume that we are the star of the show and that people care and intently analyse the things we do and, maybe more importantly, the mistakes we make.
As a result, we tend to make decisions that we feel will impress those around us rather than the decisions that will make our life most fulfilling, enjoyable and meaningful. Put bluntly;
‘We buy things we don’t need, with money we don’t have, to impress people we don’t like.’
Dave Ramsey
The Spotlight Effect is a double edged sword.
On one hand we refuse to publish our newsletter, found a new business or take up a new sport because we fear that we may be ridiculed for our attempts. On the other hand it gives us the freedom to do so, as the reality is that no one really cares what we are up to as they are too concerned with their own lives.
This should be the push needed to take the plunge into your next endeavour and live life according to Oscar Wilde’s philosophy:
‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’
Have a great week!
David.