Why we cling to things we don't even like

Why do we stick with things we don't enjoy, like finishing a book we dislike or sitting through a bad movie?

It's fascinating how the sunk cost fallacy plays such a big role in our decisions.

I spent 24 years in a job, building my reputation and relationships, feeling trapped by the time invested.

It seemed daunting to start over somewhere new, especially when I had just moved up the seniority list and had better perks.

What experiences have kept you holding on longer than you wanted?

Kolleen Dougherty is an anesthesiologist.

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