When I looked at the World Cup timeline, I suddenly felt a little dazed.

Turns out we’ve been training our ability to predict since we were kids.
As kids: the Ranch World Cup event—
Pick a country, and if you get the animal right, your bet doubles.
Wait for the results together with friends—pure fun and completely addictive.
As we grow up: we watch the odds, look at the data, analyze,
Talk about the lineup, the form, and the betting board,
In essence, we’re still placing a bet on a possibility.
It’s just that the stakes are higher, and happiness isn’t quite as simple anymore.