Our brain takes shortcuts to save time and effort, but that, in turn, hinders our judgment. Even when better options exist, we might default to what feels easy, familiar, or immediate instead of what is rational and beneficial in the long term. Sadly, we do this in high-stakes situations, too.
Recently, Reddit user Extension-Try-3531 asked people on the internet to share the quickest way they’ve seen someone wreck their life, and, hopefully, these cautionary stories will remind you that, oftentimes, it’s best to blame either yourself or no one at all.
