Sunk Cost Fallacy: Explained with Examples
The "I already started so I have to finish" trap
What it is
Continuing something just because you already started it
Example
Reading a boring book just because you're halfway through
A scenario
Maria has been taking piano lessons for 2 years but doesn't enjoy it anymore. She continues because she's "already invested so much time."
How to avoid it
Ask: Would I start this today, knowing what I know now?
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