Ep887 Super Taxed

The Brain Food Podcast · Jul 7, 2026 · 16m

Have you ever stayed in a job, a relationship, or a creative project for six months longer than you should have?We’re often told that "winners never quit," but blindly staying the course can be the most expensive choice you ever make. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the Invisible Tax—the heavy cost you pay in time, energy, and future potential when you refuse to pivot.We break down the psychology behind why we get stuck (hello, Sunk Cost Fallacy) and give you a practical diagnostic checklist to figure out if you're being patient or just paralyzed by fear. Finally, you’ll get our…