People avoid expanding their sense of possibility because of the risk of disappointment and cognitive biases toward overinvestment

The psychological barrier to expanding what you believe is possible isn't ignorance — it's the fear of disappointment and the cognitive biases that make expanded possibility feel dangerous, leading most people to unconsciously cap their own beliefs.

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The psychological barrier to expanding what you believe is possible isn't ignorance — it's the fear of disappointment and the cognitive biases that make expanded possibility feel dangerous, leading most people to unconsciously cap their own beliefs.

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    Why People Avoid Expanding Their Sense of Possibility

    People avoid expanding their sense of possibility because of the risk of disappointment and cognitive biases that can lead to overinvestment in unrealistic goals.