Systematic errors in predicting future events, emotions, or outcomes, including overconfidence, impact bias, and focusing illusion that affect decision-making and planning.
Example: Overestimating how happy a promotion will make you or how long the happiness will last, leading to poor decisions about career choices and life priorities.
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