When we pay special attention to a role model…

When we pay special attention to a role model successes, we overlook that their gains came from a small percentage of their actions. That makes our own failures, losses, and setbacks feel like we’re doing something wrong.

— from Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit) · The Psychology of Money By Morgan Housel

Also belongs to

• The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection)
• Failure & Resilience (Challenge/Failure/Perseverance/Accountability/Flexibility/Resilience)

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