19 min
Episode 13: Navigating the Sunk Cost Fallacy: When to Hold On and When to Let Go The Ambitious Procrastinator
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This Episode is sponsored by The Catalyst Community, a membership for Ambitious Procrastinators in Mid-Life. To learn more visit Petrakolber.com/join
In this episode of The Ambitious Procrastinator, I explore the concept of the sunk cost fallacy and its impact on our decision-making processes. Drawing from my own experiences I talk about how we often hold onto projects, relationships, or commitments longer than necessary due to past investments, whether it be time, money, or effort. Here are three takeaways from this weeks show.
1️⃣ Sunk Cost Fallacy: In this episode, we dive into the concept of the sunk cost fallacy. It's all about making decisions based on past investments rather than current alternatives. Are you holding onto something just because you've already invested time, money, or effort into it? It's time to reevaluate and make choices based on what truly matters now.
2️⃣ Embracing Change: We discuss how our brains resist change and prefer the status quo. But what if staying in familiar situations is actually hindering our growth and potential? It's essential to let go of past commitments that no longer serve us and embrace the unknown for new adventures and opportunities.
3️⃣ Reflect and Act: The episode ends with thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on your current commitments and projects. Are you making decisions based on past investments or future benefits? Take a moment to consider if your choices align with the person you want to become and the life you envision for yourself.
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This Episode is sponsored by The Catalyst Community, a membership for Ambitious Procrastinators in Mid-Life. To learn more visit Petrakolber.com/join
In this episode of The Ambitious Procrastinator, I explore the concept of the sunk cost fallacy and its impact on our decision-making processes. Drawing from my own experiences I talk about how we often hold onto projects, relationships, or commitments longer than necessary due to past investments, whether it be time, money, or effort. Here are three takeaways from this weeks show.
1️⃣ Sunk Cost Fallacy: In this episode, we dive into the concept of the sunk cost fallacy. It's all about making decisions based on past investments rather than current alternatives. Are you holding onto something just because you've already invested time, money, or effort into it? It's time to reevaluate and make choices based on what truly matters now.
2️⃣ Embracing Change: We discuss how our brains resist change and prefer the status quo. But what if staying in familiar situations is actually hindering our growth and potential? It's essential to let go of past commitments that no longer serve us and embrace the unknown for new adventures and opportunities.
3️⃣ Reflect and Act: The episode ends with thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on your current commitments and projects. Are you making decisions based on past investments or future benefits? Take a moment to consider if your choices align with the person you want to become and the life you envision for yourself.
Bonus Free Confidence Quick Start: A seven-day email series designed to boost your self-confidence, a key factor in overcoming procrastination. Sign Up Here
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19 min