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2 min readwhat REALLY affects your annual review π
You might already realize, Reader, that we humans tend to give more importance to things we've seen or noticed lately. Scientists call this the recency effect. It's why a lawyer's closing arguments can sway the case. Or why the M&Ms beckon you at the checkout counter (even though you just came for brussels sprouts and eggs, dammit!! Ahem . . .) No matter how aware we are, our beautiful brains weigh what we see NOW more than what we saw THEN. It's the same in our lives at work. I particularly...