Overestimating Ourselves - The Dunning-Kruger Effect

"Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

"You will become way less concerned with what other people think of you when you realize how seldom they do." ~ David Foster Wallace

"You can't overestimate the importance of psychology in chess, and as much as some players try to downplay it, I believe that winning requires a constant and strong psychology not just at the board but in every aspect of your life." ~ Garry Kasparov

The Dunning-Kruger effect is intriguing as it applies to various areas, including sports, business, education, and politics. It revolves around the tendency for individuals to overestimate their abilities in a given field, regardless of their actual expertise. Conversely, individuals who excel often fail to recognize their own competence. This effect offers valuable insight into how people perceive themselves and their abilities.

These two remarkable researchers, David Dunning and Justin Kruger, made a surprising discovery. They found that individuals with little knowledge about something were super confident, like they were wearing blindfolds and still thinking they could see everything clearly. On the other hand, the experts in the field were more down-to-earth, knowing there's still a lot more to learn. They could see the big picture, including all the parts.