Loss Aversion
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What is “Loss Aversion”?
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” — William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure
Key Points:
- Loss Aversion means that people hate to lose things more than they like to gain them.
- Loss Aversion explains why threats usually take overcome opportunities when it comes to Motivation.
- Loss Aversion also explains why uncertainty appears risky. For example, starting a business involves the potential loss of a steady and predictable income, which stops people from getting started in the first place.
- The best way to overcome loss aversion is to Reinterpret the risk of loss as “no big deal.”
- This is why Risk Reversal is so important when presenting an offer: people hate to lose. Eliminate this perception of risk by offering guarantees, and you’ll increase your sales.
Questions for Consideration:
- Is Loss Aversion holding you back from making a decision that appears to include the potential of loss?
- Would that loss be devastating, or could you handle lit?
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