Why People See Problems Where There Are None

Metadata

• URL: https://www.nirandfar.com/problems-that-dont-exist/
• Published Date: 2022-07-18
• Author: Nir Eyal

Highlights

• everyone’s default state is dissatisfaction;
• Our expectation of a high level of comfort has considerably reduced our tolerance for discomfort.
• We see problems where there aren’t any, effectively imprisoning ourselves in an ever-shrinking comfort zone.