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Worklife with Adam Grant

How to Rethink a Bad Decision

Mar 30, 2021 · 37:34
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  • Escalation of commitment traps us in bad decisions.
  • We rationalize and make excuses to avoid admitting sunk costs.
  • Understanding this psychological trap helps us change course.

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