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Beyond Cognitive Rigidity | Scott and LaRae Wright's Journey to Authentic Connection

Beyond Cognitive Rigidity | Scott and LaRae Wright's Journey to Authentic Connection

Update: 2025-10-16
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In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae share powerful insights about breaking through cognitive rigidity and embracing authentic self-expression. LaRae opens up about meaningful conversations with her siblings that sparked deeper reflection, while exploring Dr. Todd Rose's research on how we perceive differences versus similarities in others. They also examine the striking statistic that only 10% of people create 80% of social media content, revealing how cognitive rigidity keeps most of us silent and conforming.

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[07:09 ] The meaningful interactions that LaRae had with her siblings
[08:32 ] Mel Robbins podcast episode with Dr. Todd Rose
[11:00 ] The statistic of 10% of people sharing 80% of the content on Social Media
[13:11 ] Cognitive rigidity
[18:14 ] The power of authenticity
[31:40 ] The importance of listening and trusting your intuition
[35:50 ] A challenge for the week

Notable quotes:
  • “We are more similar than we are different.” - LaRae Wright [09:44 ]
  • “Authenticity is compelling because it brings us to our present selves all the time with one another.” - LaRae Wright [19:30 ]
Relevant links:

Bryson Ninow Website: https://www.instagram.com/bnins/
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Beyond Cognitive Rigidity | Scott and LaRae Wright's Journey to Authentic Connection

Beyond Cognitive Rigidity | Scott and LaRae Wright's Journey to Authentic Connection

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