Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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YOU ARE NOT SO SMART! Game companies like Steam know the more they get you invested in games the harder it is for you to move on, because of TWO cognitive biases, the sunk cost fallacy and loss aversion. So watch this video to learn how to shift your thinking patterns to break out of gaming and create a life you don't need to escape from.

Work with Cam 1 on 1: gamequitters.com/apply

Join us on discord: discord.gg/gamequitters

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Jacob opens Steam
01:00 - The Sunk Cost Fallacy
03:10 - Loss Aversion Bias
04:12 - How to shift your thinking
05:45 - $100 for the girl of your dreams
06:10 - New thinking patterns

GUIDE TO QUIT GAMING ► gamequitters.com/respawn
GUIDE FOR FAMILIES ► gamequitters.com/reclaim
CLINICAL TRAINING ► https://intenta.digital/igdc

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