Podcast 512

512: Freedom After 50: The Sunk Cost Fallacies Sinking Your Future Vision

Have you ever held on to something just because you’ve “put too much into it to let it go”? Many of us fall into the sunk cost fallacy trap—the quiet force that keeps us tied to the past. Whether it’s a house full of memories that no longer fits your lifestyle, a career that defined your identity for decades, or a friendship that’s no longer life-giving, this conversation will help you identify what might be holding you back—and, more importantly, how to move forward.

In this episode, we discuss:

How sunk costs can go far beyond money
Why letting go = gaining freedom
3 strategies to overcome the sunk cost fallacy
KHIs vs. KPIs

Today's article is from The Critical Thinker titled The Sunk Cost Fallacy and How It Influences Our Decisions. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to unpack the sunk cost fallacy and how it quietly holds retirees back.

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