Understanding the trends of the global economy helps us decide our careers, finances, and investments.
But that’s hard because who can you trust? Who should you believe?
So many experts, so many opinions.
Many people used to think that reaching a certain age meant your brain stopped evolving. That’s where the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” comes from.
It might be harder to rewire your mind as you get older. But recent studies have shown that’s not entirely true.1Source: Frontiers
Our brains are more like plastic that you can mold. It exhibits “neuroplasticity,” which means our brains constantly shape who we are.2Source: Hindawi
In fact, every time we learn a new skill, our brain adapts. It can change in size and structure to accommodate the new things we learn. Our brain evolves.
Most people who win the lottery are actually happy. Contrary to popular belief, most lottery winners don’t end up bankrupt and miserable. Instead, they settle into a quiet, comfortable life of anonymity.
Various studies have found that winning the lottery does buy happiness, and most lottery winners improve their lives with their windfall.1Source: Slate
What does this mean for most of us who will never win the lottery (especially those who don’t even bother to buy a ticket)?
FOBO or Fear of Better Options is a psychological phenomenon where someone avoids making a decision out of fear that there may be a better option.
FOBO is the nagging feeling that there might be a better choice out there, which leads to analysis paralysis.