Decision making Quote by Apollo Robbins
“Think about it this way - if you have five senses, and they're all feeding into one place, kind of like a bottleneck, then now your mind has to make decisions of what is important and what is going to be above the radar and what's going to be below the radar.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Deception, Apollo Robbins, 2015
Our senses compete for attention, forcing the brain to prioritize information and filter out less relevant inputs.
In simple terms: The brain filters sensory input to focus on what matters.
Key Takeaway
Learn to recognize and manage mental bottlenecks.
Themes
attention
perception
decision making
focus
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
psychological
practical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- high‑stress work
- learning environments
- media consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive load
selective attention
information hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to ignore?
- What strategies help you broaden focus?
A Different Perspective
Over‑filtering can cause important cues to be missed.
