Thinking Traps (Part 3)

A mental model malfunctioning or producing an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some common examples. Remember, we all fall victim to these at some point.

We are poor estimators. We are remarkably bad at predicting the future and estimating how things will work out. We are even worse at estimating how happy we will be due to making a particular choice.

We are brilliant rationalizers, skilled at adapting to outcomes and brilliant at rewriting our history to fit our present. We have a fantastic capacity to rationalize and revise our stories to feel justified or satisfied with what just happened.

To be continued...