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“A person who has not made peace with his losses is likely to accept gambles that would be unacceptable to him otherwise.” quote by Daniel Kahneman
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“A person who has not made peace with his losses is likely to accept gambles that would be unacceptable to him otherwise.”

Daniel Kahneman

About This Quote

Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011

Unresolved loss leads to risky choices that otherwise would be rejected.

In simple terms: Unresolved loss causes risky decisions.

Key Takeaway

Address losses before making decisions.

Themes

psychology decision making loss aversion

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

psychological advisory

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • investment strategies
  • relationship conflicts

Key Concepts

behavioral economics cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What losses remain unaddressed?
  • How do they affect your risk tolerance?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring loss may perpetuate harmful behavior.

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