Communication Psychology and HR – with Gerhard Ohrband

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Why Learning from Success Stories Might Not Be a Good Idea

Why Learning from Success Stories Might Not Be a Good Idea18 avr.12 min

<p>For years, I consumed successstories, looking for patterns to replicate. It felt logical: learn from thosewho made it.<br>But what if success stories don’t actually explain success?</p><p>We often mistake correlation forcausation. People who succeed don’t always know why—and we fill in the gapswith appealing narratives.</p><p>Lately, I’ve been shifting away fromself-help and toward testing ideas myself. Less imitation, moreexperimentation.</p><p>What’s your take—are success storiesuseful, or misleading?</p><p>#selfdevelopment #criticalthinking#businessinsights #personalgrowth #learning #entrepreneurship #mindset</p><p></p>