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The Domino Mindset: A Dangerous Cognitive Trap

The Domino Mindset: A Dangerous Cognitive Trap

Update: 2025-12-08
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The Domino Mindset occurs when one small negative creates a chain reaction of negative conclusions.

  • "I made a mistake on this task" becomes "I'm terrible at my job"
  • "That conversation felt awkward" becomes "Everyone thinks I'm weird"
  • "That was a stressful commute" becomes "My morning is ruined"

The first domino tips and cascades. The small piece of evidence becomes a full story. The tiny miss becomes the defining feature...

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The Domino Mindset: A Dangerous Cognitive Trap

The Domino Mindset: A Dangerous Cognitive Trap

Sahil Bloom