Implicit Bias & Stereotypes - Implicit bias, a hidden mental shortcut and automatic stereotype, shapes expectations without spoken words, shrinking potential [2][4] - Stereotypes are absorbed from parents, peers, and media, growing into bigger stereotypes that influence decisions [7][8] - Children internalize gender stereotypes by age 10 across 15 countries [6] - Social media quietly twists and feeds on existing biases until they feel like the truth [9] Impact on Potential - Implicit bias lowers the bar, leading individuals to lower it for themselves, hindering them from achieving their goals [4][5] - Internalized biases lead individuals to accept assumptions as their truth, limiting their potential [14][15] - Assumptions made by others rob individuals of their potential [16] Overcoming Bias - Awareness is the first step: notice and challenge stereotypes [16] - One's worth isn't defined by labels or others' biases [13][16][17] - Letting go of internalized assumptions is crucial for achieving goals [15][17]