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RE: Would You Be Happier with Silver or Bronze Medals?

in #psychology6 years ago

Yes, to some people, getting the 2nd place feels like oh dear what a shame i've just lost by a nose.

But it's better than nothing for me and I'll be on cloud 9 when it comes to 2nd place, I'm the kind of person nowhere near of the podium.

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Its meeting the expectation that matters, since you don't expect much its is easier to be happy/content