Underestimating the time or resources needed to complete a task. Optimism meets reality badly.
Causes project delays, budget overruns, and explains why construction projects never finish on time.
Even when people know about this bias, they still fall victim to it. Self-awareness doesn't cure optimistic delusion.
"Reminder: Every decision you make is influenced by biases you don't know you have. Sweet dreams!"
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