Most people are overconfident. There’s an evolutionary reason for this.
- Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science, School of Management, University of Bath
It’s a difference which can have a big impact on careers and earnings.
Optimism and pessimism can lead to poor decision making.
A positive outlook is great – but it can lead to some ill judged start up ideas.
It’s there … but it changes over time.
A difference in psychology could explain the difference in rewards.
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