Fundamental attribution error
Concept
tendency for people to under-emphasize situational explanations for an individual's observed behavior while over-emphasizing dispositional and personality-based explanations
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Legendary Trader Edward O. Thorp on Beating the Stock Market and Blackjack
Tim Ferriss
A human tendency from sociology and psychology to make assumptions not fully justified by evidence, often quickly and emotionally, which can lead to mistakes but also save lives (e.g., reacting to a roar).
How To Build A Personal Brand in Any Industry
Joanna Wiebe
Cited as a cognitive bias where people explain their struggles as permanent character traits rather than a lack of practice.