A self-serving bias occurs when people attribute their successes to internal or personal factors but attribute their failures to situational factors beyond their control. The self-serving bias can be seen in the common human tendency to take credit for success but to deny responsibility for failure. It may also manifest itself as a tendency for people to evaluate ambiguous information in a way that is beneficial to their interests. Self-serving bias may be associated with the better-than-average effect, in which the individual is biased to believe that he or she typically performs better than the average person in areas important to their self esteem. This effect, also called "illusory superiority" has been found when people rate their own driving skill, social sensitivity, leadership ability and many other attributes.


Thought I'd let you people know.

Reflect on it and reply with your findings.
Let's be proactive, drop the shields->how does this apply to you? and what conclusions can you make of it?

Wow man... My first impression was. Are you familiar with the old robot saying: Does not compute.

My second was, hey awesome!

My third was... This fits perfectly with my post on "You cannot afford pride".
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My forth was, it cannot be said enough, lets all drop our shields!

Ezo

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I'm not trying to be a dick Ezo, but you're being a Pick Up Snob in my opinion.

bbardot: you just reminded me about porn

Isnt that assuming that we want to perserve our self concepts...

I dont see why we would like to do that if we are trying to improve ourselves in a deeper manner.

Plus, I just thought of it as I was reading your comment, I think that this thing is something that you need once you have established a good foundation for your inner game. Obviously, if your self concept or whatever isnt strong enough you need to protect it. And if it is, you can lower the shield because it will only become healthier with a little challenge. Basically, it is useful at an intermediate-high level of PUA training.

Its like when my brother was young I wouldnt allow anyone to tease him but nowadays I just sit back and enjoy the show, because he is cooler than any of those guys and can talk himself out of any situation. He just feels better about himself.

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I'm not trying to be a dick Ezo, but you're being a Pick Up Snob in my opinion.

bbardot: you just reminded me about porn

I see what you mean... But I am not convinced that dropping the shield for a few moments of clarity will damage your mind too much. But thats just me.

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I'm not trying to be a dick Ezo, but you're being a Pick Up Snob in my opinion.

bbardot: you just reminded me about porn