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May 16
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The Hidden Bias Keeping You Stuck

Sahil Bloom
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We all do it.


We stay in jobs that drain us. We cling to relationships that no longer bring us energy. We hold onto possessions, identities, and goals that don’t serve the future we're trying to build.


It turns out there's a simple cognitive bias to blame—and understanding it may be the key to fighting back...


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