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279. Why Is My Life So Hard?

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Headwinds and Tailwinds Asymmetry

This chapter explores the phenomenon of headwinds tailwinds asymmetry, where individuals believe others have it easier than themselves. It discusses studies on siblings' perceptions, sports fans' perspectives, and accounting professors' beliefs, highlighting the tendency for people to perceive obstacles in their own lives while assuming others have it easier.

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