Survivorship bias means this

Survivorship bias means this: People systematically overes timate their chances of success. Guard against it by frequently visiting the graves of once-promising projects, investments, and careers. It is a sad walk but one that should clear your mind.

— from The Mind in the Cockpit · Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli

Also belongs to

• The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection)
• Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)
• Failure & Resilience (Challenge/Failure/Perseverance/Accountability/Flexibility/Resilience)

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