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Optimism isn't always healthy

12-04-2007 · EurekAlert!

People are generally optimistic, believing they'll do better in the future than they've done in the past. This time around, I'll actually use that gym membership. I'm sticking to the diet this time. Now is the time to start saving for a down payment on a house. However, a new study by University of Chicago and Yale researchers reveals that this "optimism bias" can lead us to make immediate choices that go against our long-term goals.

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