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Dec 2024
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491. The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Jody Moore
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Is the sunk cost fallacy preventing you from getting the most out of your life? 

 

This phenomenon causes us to stick with strategies we've invested in, from financial choices and our relationships to how we spend our time and energy… even when abandoning them would be more beneficial. The good news? By developing awareness of how it's manifesting in your life, you gain the power to make wiser decisions, and I share my top tips with you in this episode.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/491

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