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The Emotional Time-Travel Fallacy
Your brain is lying to you about your own future. π§ Itβs a secret cognitive glitch I call The Emotional Time-Travel Fallacy. We make permanent decisions based on temporary feelings, constantly sabotaging our future selves.- Ever bought a yearly gym membership in a burst of motivation, only to quit by February? π€
- Or made a huge relationship decision in the heat of an argument or the glow of a perfect date? ππThat's the fallacy at work. Understanding this is the key to making better life choices. Stop letting your temporary moods control your destiny.
