The arrival fallacy affects us in multiple ways by influencing future decision-making and emotional well-being.
For instance, if the initial thrill of finishing a marathon fades after two days and leaves you feeling empty, you may conclude that aiming to excel is not worth the hardship. Or, you may immediately start exploring new challenges to reach that short-lived peak of happiness again.
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Life is like facebook. People will like your problems & comment, but no one will solve them because everyone`s busy updating theirs.
When we tie our happiness to the achievement of a goal, we fall prey to the arrival fallacy.
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