We tend to focus on the wrong things when trying to imagine our future happiness from "summary" of Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
Humans have a remarkable ability to imagine the future, a talent that allows us to plan for what lies ahead and avoid potential pitfalls. However, when it comes to envisioning our future happiness, we often fall short. We have a tendency to focus on the wrong things, fixating on aspects that we believe will bring us joy but ultimately leave us feeling unfulfilled. This discrepancy between what we think will make us happy and what actually does is a common cognitive error that can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction. One of the main reasons we struggle to accurately predict our future happiness is due to our reliance on mental shortcuts and biases. We often base our expectations of what will make us happy on flawed assumptions and incomplete information, leading us down the wrong path. For example, we may believe that achieving a certain goal or acquiring a specific possession will bring us lasting joy, only to find that the initial happiness fades quick...
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