This episode shines a light on hindsight bias—that sneaky mental glitch that makes us believe we “knew it all along.” Whether in money matters or relationships, this illusion of predictability can quietly sabotage growth by replacing learning with regret.

John breaks down how hindsight bias often leads to self-doubt, blame, and missed opportunities to gain real insight. Instead of obsessing over the “should haves,” the episode encourages listeners to lean into data, process, and grace—recognizing that progress is made through learning, not perfection.

By adopting a growth mindset and releasing the emotional weight of yesterday’s choices, you create space for clarity, humility, and empowered decision-making. This isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about using it wisely.

• Hindsight bias distorts learning by making past events seem obvious in retrospect.

• Growth happens in the process, not in the perfection of outcomes.

• Let go of the “should haves” and embrace curiosity over criticism.

• Adopt a data-driven, grace-filled approach to decision-making.

• Learn to move from regret to wisdom—and from stuck to strategic.

🔑 Key Takeaways:🎯When you believe in the advice given and apply it, you establish success within yourself!

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• Think and Grow Rich

• Jonathan Livingston Seagull

• Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms

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In this episode, John unpacks the self-serving bias—the mental habit of claiming credit when things go right but blaming others when they don’t. While common, this bias can quietly undermine real growth, especially in financial decisions and career development.

The episode offers practical tools to recognize and reduce this bias by encouraging consistent self-reflection and personal accountability. John emphasizes that true confidence isn’t built on ego, but on the ability to own both successes and setbacks with clarity and humility.

Through real-life examples and simple, actionable strategies, listeners are empowered to replace defensiveness with self-awareness—paving the way for smarter decisions and authentic progress

Key Takeaways:

• • Self-serving bias distorts learning and weakens accountability.

• • Growth comes from owning outcomes, not just claiming credit.

• • Use honest reflection to unlock true confidence and resilience.

  
  

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• Recommended Reads:

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  • A Choice Voice → Listen Here

  Produced by Little Red Hen Industries – now in our fifth year.

This episode explores the self-serving bias—our tendency to claim credit for wins but shift blame for losses. John breaks down how this bias quietly stalls growth, especially in finances and career paths.

By embracing reflection and accountability, listeners are encouraged to take ownership of both success and failure—unlocking deeper self-awareness and long-term confidence rather than temporary ego boosts. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, this episode helps you spot and overcome one of the most common psychological blind spots.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-serving bias distorts personal growth and decision-making.

• True confidence comes from owning both wins and mistakes.

• • Use reflection, data, and honest evaluation to improve results.

  
  

  Stay Connected & Support the Show

• Subscribe:
  Support Sonic Boom Network via Supercast or Patreon

  Recommended Reads:

  • Think and Grow Rich

  • Jonathan Livingston Seagull

  • Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms

  Listen to Our Shows:

  • Simple Success with John Brandy → Listen Now

  • A Choice Voice → Listen Here

  Produced by Little Red Hen Industries – now in our fifth year.

The last few weeks have been more of a challenge than usual in getting this Simple Success podcast posted on time. My father-in-law passed away and my wife has needed to be in the hospital and also needed some recovery time.

In the meantime, we've been posting extremely short clips of just the word "Joy", which literally summarizes everything we do!

We've been doing this weekly for five years

and we plan to be here for a while, so once again, thank you for understanding and for being a friend!

Hi Loyal Fans -

Ep 238 will be ready shortly, and this great excerpt will tide you for the few hours until then! Share and enjoy!