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Podcast: Behavior Gap Radio
Episode: 926 | The Arrival Fallacy
Description: In this episode of Behavior Gap Radio, Carl uncovers the illusion many of us have fallen victim to—the Arrival Fallacy. With excitement, he shares that this phenomenon, where we believe reaching a goal or destination will bring lasting happiness, finally has a name. Carl explores how we often say, "When I have this much money, I'll be secure," or "Once I reach this goal, I'll be happy," only to find that the reality doesn't match the expectation. The Arrival Fallacy, as Carl names it, leads to a double whammy, leaving us feeling worse for expecting happiness upon reaching ou...