Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy

28/11/2025 17 min Temporada 2 Episodio 32
Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy

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Episode Synopsis

Have you ever stayed in a job, a relationship, or a situation far longer than you should, just because you’d already invested so much into it? In this episode, we unpack the sunk cost fallacy — the hidden mental trap that convinces you to hold on, even when letting go would set you free.Psychologically, the sunk cost fallacy keeps us stuck because our brains hate the idea of “wasting” time, energy, or money. Evolutionary wiring makes us want to justify our past effort instead of facing the pain of change. But the truth is, staying in the wrong path out of fear of loss only creates a deeper loss: the loss of your future possibilities.We’ll explore the psychology and neuroscience behind this trap, share real-life examples of how it plays out in careers, relationships, and personal choices, and most importantly, show you how to break free. You’ll learn how to reframe past investments, reclaim your power of choice, and redirect your energy into building the life you actually want.This episode is about freedom, courage, and transformation. Because you don’t owe your future to the mistakes of your past — you owe it to the vision of who you’re becoming.Work with Nat Lynn directly — for a personalised 1:1 online appointment, visit www.natlynn.com.au to book individual sessions or tailored programs.