The happiness we get from earning $50 is smaller than the pain we get from losing $50.
Even though it’s the same dollar amount.
And that sentiment is likely the same, even if we talk about gaining $200 vs losing $50.
The precise figure is unimportant, the point is that:
We value not losing more than we value winning
You may have already heard this, particularly if you work in or have any connection to the financial industry.
Most of us are risk-averse creatures, it’s in our nature.
But I think this goes beyond just money.
The happiness we get from watching the next episode of a show when it’s time to sleep is smaller than the pain of missing it.
When did you ever watch that one last episode and thought to yourself,
"That was awesome, I'm glad I did that."
It’s usually more like,
“Yeah, that wasn't worth sacrificing sleep.”
This is just a small example.
The pain of missing out is far greater than the happiness of being there can ever be.
But I think it’s a muscle and, just like any muscle, it can be trained.
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Shoes - 15+ years ago, my sister went to Berlin with her friends. They all came back with Birkenstocks, I laughed and said I would never wear such a thing. Bought a pair last month, and I must say it’s one of my best purchases this year. I went with their non-leather version, “birko flor”. Be warned - the breaking in phase is tough.
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