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	Podcast:		WorkLife with Adam Grant
	Episode:		How to Rethink a Bad Decision
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:37:29
	Publish Date:		2021-03-30 04:00:00
	Description:		In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing project, or a floundering romantic relationship, we rationalize, make excuses, and stick with our bad decisions—even when the writing's on the wall. Why? Usually we assume the driving force is sunk costs: we don't want to admit we've wasted that time or money. But in fact, the root of our stubbornness is a psychological trap called “escalation of commitment.” Once we understand that, we can start taking steps to protect ourselves from… well, ourselves.
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