Comments on: Motivation for Behavior Change, Cognitive Dissonance http://www.victusspiritus.com/2009/07/21/motivation-for-behavior-change-cognitive-dissonance/ Nourishment for the Soul. The current focus is inspiration and life path seeking. As my views evolve, so will my message. Latest topics include the marketing of ideas by social networking, and their role in the shaping of the future of internet commerce and society. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:37:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Inspiration is Rooted in Action » Victus Spiritus http://www.victusspiritus.com/2009/07/21/motivation-for-behavior-change-cognitive-dissonance/comment-page-1/#comment-2575 Inspiration is Rooted in Action » Victus Spiritus Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:06:25 +0000 http://www.victusspiritus.com/?p=1120#comment-2575 [...] following February. I still have a way to go on my journey, but my daily actions have shattered the cognitive dissonace I once [...] [...] following February. I still have a way to go on my journey, but my daily actions have shattered the cognitive dissonace I once [...]

]]> By: I’m Ordering You Not to Read This Post http://www.victusspiritus.com/2009/07/21/motivation-for-behavior-change-cognitive-dissonance/comment-page-1/#comment-828 I’m Ordering You Not to Read This Post Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:51:54 +0000 http://www.victusspiritus.com/?p=1120#comment-828 [...] psychology and specifically the declared disagreement, NO. After reviewing cognitive biases and cognitive dissonance, the rebellious urge that makes us susceptible to reverse psychology deserves some attention. [...] [...] psychology and specifically the declared disagreement, NO. After reviewing cognitive biases and cognitive dissonance, the rebellious urge that makes us susceptible to reverse psychology deserves some attention. [...]

]]> By: Mark Essel http://www.victusspiritus.com/2009/07/21/motivation-for-behavior-change-cognitive-dissonance/comment-page-1/#comment-2238 Mark Essel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:36:23 +0000 http://www.victusspiritus.com/?p=1120#comment-2238 We're limited by our isolated perceptions. Mostly I think about this type of thing in regards to the mixed feelings on collaborative design: <br>1) getting something watered down or mediocre instead of stylish/memorable<br>2) smoothing out rough edges<br><br>My take on it, a small group of folks dedicated to building something of value can have their cake and eat it to. You get the advantage of multiple perspectives to catch inconsistencies in assumptions from isolated views. And you have a small enough group so that individual style choices can be protected, as long as the those involved respect each other's creative efforts.<br><br>I think that's why startups continue to be a competitive force, 3-5 folks working hard at a shared vision without all the rules/requirements etc. from higher managers, an existing customer base, or inherited code bases. We're limited by our isolated perceptions. Mostly I think about this type of thing in regards to the mixed feelings on collaborative design:
1) getting something watered down or mediocre instead of stylish/memorable
2) smoothing out rough edges

My take on it, a small group of folks dedicated to building something of value can have their cake and eat it to. You get the advantage of multiple perspectives to catch inconsistencies in assumptions from isolated views. And you have a small enough group so that individual style choices can be protected, as long as the those involved respect each other's creative efforts.

I think that's why startups continue to be a competitive force, 3-5 folks working hard at a shared vision without all the rules/requirements etc. from higher managers, an existing customer base, or inherited code bases.

]]> By: Mark Essel http://www.victusspiritus.com/2009/07/21/motivation-for-behavior-change-cognitive-dissonance/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Mark Essel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:36:23 +0000 http://www.victusspiritus.com/?p=1120#comment-249 We're limited by our isolated perceptions. Mostly I think about this type of thing in regards to the mixed feelings on collaborative design: <br>1) getting something watered down or mediocre instead of stylish/memorable<br>2) smoothing out rough edges<br><br>My take on it, a small group of folks dedicated to building something of value can have their cake and eat it to. You get the advantage of multiple perspectives to catch inconsistencies in assumptions from isolated views. And you have a small enough group so that individual style choices can be protected, as long as the those involved respect each other's creative efforts.<br><br>I think that's why startups continue to be a competitive force, 3-5 folks working hard at a shared vision without all the rules/requirements etc. from higher managers, an existing customer base, or inherited code bases. We're limited by our isolated perceptions. Mostly I think about this type of thing in regards to the mixed feelings on collaborative design:
1) getting something watered down or mediocre instead of stylish/memorable
2) smoothing out rough edges

My take on it, a small group of folks dedicated to building something of value can have their cake and eat it to. You get the advantage of multiple perspectives to catch inconsistencies in assumptions from isolated views. And you have a small enough group so that individual style choices can be protected, as long as the those involved respect each other's creative efforts.

I think that's why startups continue to be a competitive force, 3-5 folks working hard at a shared vision without all the rules/requirements etc. from higher managers, an existing customer base, or inherited code bases.

]]> By: Vladimir Vukicevic http://www.victusspiritus.com/2009/07/21/motivation-for-behavior-change-cognitive-dissonance/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Vladimir Vukicevic Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:42:55 +0000 http://www.victusspiritus.com/?p=1120#comment-248 This is powerful stuff. It sure makes me think about the choices I've made and how I automatically feel if they are wrong in some way. This is powerful stuff. It sure makes me think about the choices I've made and how I automatically feel if they are wrong in some way.

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