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Scenario

When cherry-picked success stories undermine your confidence

I cannot stop comparing my investment returns to my friend who got lucky with one stock pick, even though my overall strategy is more sound.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social comparison based on selective outcomes rather than systematic approaches can erode confidence in objectively superior strategies.

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

“Where Are You with Behavioral economics — biases in financial decisions?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.