Most people just don’t want to believe that what they don’t have exist: - happily married couples who enjoy growing old together without falling out of love - people with kids and enough free time to stay the healthiest version of themselves - cities where people have common sense, and hence, where the streets are safe and clean, and the public infrastructure works - people who made a lot of money doing what they loved without thinking much about the money - people with great relationships with their parents, siblings, family - smarter people who are also more athletic, good-looking, loved, sociable - lifelong friendships with loyal people who genuinely care to stay in touch throughout the decades - people who grew up with much worse circumstances, who were not initially more talented, and who succeeded beyond expectations mostly thanks to strict self-discipline, long-term planning, and unwavering self-belief