Someone will give you $1000 right now, or $20 a month for the rest of your life, why do most people choose the $1000?

I don't think it's a math issue... I think most people know the $20 is more profitable, but what leads them to the $1000? I've seen this everywhere from bartenders and waitresses blowing big tips to real estate developers losing million dollar deals... Thought's?

Someone will give you $1000 right now, or $20 a month for the rest of your life, why do most people choose the $1000?
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