There are two systems that govern decision making - System 1 and System 2. System 1 is automatic, affective, and relies on mental shortcuts to quickly propose intuitive answers. System 2 is slower, more effortful, conscious, and rule-based; it can overrule System 1 when necessary. While the systems usually interact seamlessly, sometimes they can compete by coming to different conclusions, draining energy. The document advocates training System 1 to inform System 2 for a seamless interaction that gains energy, as opposed to a competing interaction that drains it.

1. System 1
System 2
Of Two Minds When
Making a Decision

2. • System 1
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•
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System 1
Generally automatic,
affective and
heuristic-based,
which means that it relies
on mental “shortcuts.”
• It quickly proposes intuitive
answers to problems as
they arise.

3. System 2
is slow,
effortful,
conscious,
rule-based,
overruling system 1
(as necessary)
System 2

4. System 1
System 2

5. System 1
• Usually they interact seamlessly
• Sometimes they may compete.
• The brain argues with itself, as these distinct
systems come to different conclusions about
what we should do.
• That drains the energy
System 2

6. Mediation
System 1
System 2
Collaboration vs. Competition = Draining Energy!

7. There are
So Many Ways
for System 2
to Kill a Good
Idea...!
And Drain
all your
Energy!

8. Training
System 1 >> System 2
Flow!
Gaining energy!

9. System 1
System 2
• System 1 – System 2
• Seamingless interaction >> gaining energy
• Competition >> leaking energy

10. System 1
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•
•
•
Gaining Energy!
Training : System 1 >> System 2 ⇨ Flow
Learning : System 1 <> System 2 ⇨ Play
Researching: Hurson Quadrant
& The Dance of the Hero
System 2

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Enlarge Your Frame of Mind
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