Why do we choose low standards over being disappointed? (the neuroscience)

In this episode, we'll peek at the neuroscience behind "disappointment" and why we feel worse when something falls short of expectations than if we'd never gotten excited in the first place. We'll talk about dopamine prediction errors, the difference between "desire" and "satisfaction" in your brain, and why your reward system is designed more for the "chase" than the catch. We'll also cover how understanding this can help you work WITH rather than against your brain's natural mechanism...