Part 1/11:
The Hidden Role of Luck in Success
In the midst of the COVID lockdown, a striking headline surfaced: "Nearly half of men say they do most of the homeschooling... three percent of women agree." This headline encapsulates a phenomenon known as egocentric bias—the tendency for individuals to overrate their own contributions while underestimating those of others. This discrepancy highlights a fundamental human tendency: we often believe we’re doing more than we actually are.