Misconceptions play a prominent role in my view of the world.

George Soros
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Misconceptions play a prominent role in my view of the world. In reality, misconceptions are nothing more than lies people tell themselves to make themselves feel better about life. In fact, there is a whole field of psychology dealing with people who believe in misconceptions – cognitive bias. Often, these misperceptions are so deeply rooted that they become a part of our culture and the way we think.

For example, many people believe that women can’t be leaders. This belief has been so widely accepted, that it has almost become a cliché. However, it does not have to be this way.

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