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Underestimating the influence of emotional states on behaviour, both for ourselves and others.
Leads to poor self-control, inadequate preparation for emotional states, and misunderstanding others' motivations.
People consistently underestimate how much their emotional state affects their decisions, leading to poor planning and self-control.
"Your confidence in your own rationality is inversely proportional to your actual rationality. Ironic, isn't it?"