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Habits and Hustle

Episode 312: Loss Aversion: How Fear of Missing Out Shapes Our Choices

Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen

Entrepreneurship, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Business

4.5818 Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Ever wonder why we fear loss more than we crave success? The answer is loss aversion. In this bonus episode of Habits & Hustle, I dive into the power of loss aversion and its grip on our daily decisions - from the subscriptions we can't let go of to our relentless gym commitments. I dive deep into the tactics businesses use to play on our fears and keep us hooked. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to craft irresistible campaigns or a savvy consumer aiming to make smarter choices, this episode is a game-changer for you!  What we discuss:  (02:19 - 04:09) Psychological Marketing Technique (08:50 - 09:56) The Power of Fear in Sales  (13:22 - 13:38) Loss Aversion Technique for Marketers and Customers Thank you to our sponsors:  Go to www.hbr.org/subscriptions and enter PROMO CODE: HABITS to learn more about this great opportunity to help manage your career and business. Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

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Hi, guys. It's Tony Robbins. You're listening to Habits and Hustle. Crush it.

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provides information, tools, and practical advice on leadership, management, and strategy

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of leading business podcasts from HBR and leadership to HBR Ideacast. I'm telling you guys,

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there's such great foundational information if you're trying to get a leg up on anything business.

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and enter promo code habits right now to take advantage of this great offer.

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Again, go to www.hbr.org slash subscriptions and enter promo code habits to learn more about this great opportunity

1:39.3

to help manage your career and business.

1:57.0

Hi, everybody, and welcome to another solo of habits and hustle with my foil.

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Shawnee.

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Hello, everyone.

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So nice to see you.

2:02.6

I know it is. You know what Sydney said? What? She goes goes i haven't seen you in so long well she hasn't you've been very busy trying to save the world

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