Listen "Ep. 23: The Sunk Cost Fallacy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Simon Breakspear unpacks the sunk cost fallacy - a powerful cognitive bias that keeps educators clinging to ineffective programs simply because they've already invested time, money, or energy. This hidden trap can block the strategic pruning needed for real progress. Learn how to spot it, talk about it, and move on - so you can redirect resources toward what will truly make a difference.Explore the Book and Resources📘 Get The Pruning Principle book - https://simonbreakspear.com/pruningbook/🔧 Download free tools - https://simonbreakspear.com/pruningprinciple/ Simon Breakspear website Twitter Facebook
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