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Scenario

How small wins create dangerous confidence

I won a small amount gambling last month and now I can't stop thinking about going back to try to win more, even though I know it's stupid.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Success can be more dangerous than failure when it teaches us the wrong lessons about probability.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Risk-taking — philosophy and psychology?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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