In essence, the optimistic style involves taking credit for successes but little blame for failures.
Daniel KahnemanThe planning fallacy is that you make a plan, which is usually a best-case scenario. Then you assume that the outcome will follow your plan, even when you should know better.
Daniel KahnemanI would not advise people to buy a car or house without making a list. You will probably improve your intuitions by making a list and then sleeping on it.
Daniel Kahneman