Micro Decisions , Universal Impact | Rajdeep Manwani | TEDxSJU Bangalore

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The speaker shares a powerful narrative around the concept of small, conscious micro decisions, termed as "sliding door moments", introduced by psychologist John Gottman. These moments represent everyday choices where we open our hearts to others, creating meaningful impact in personal interactions and broader social settings. Key Insights and Concepts Sliding Door Moments: Moments when we pause and make a small, conscious decision to connect emotionally with someone rather than dismiss or ignore them. These can significantly influence the quality of human relationships and the emotional universe around us. Example of Micro Decision Failure: The speaker recounts an incident where a visually impaired person (himself) was waiting to be picked up but remained unseen because the young man assumed blindness correlates with certain stereotypical appearances (white cane, dark glasses). This illustrates how unconscious bias and assumptions limit meaningful connections. Sliding Door Moments:

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