This one’s personal. In January, I started a Doctorate in Public Administration. By May, I walked away—despite having a 4.0 GPA. Why? Because I recognized the sunk cost fallacy before I spent years chasing a credential I didn’t actually want.
Whether it’s grad school, a failed chicken coop, or a career that no longer fits, we all face moments where we keep pushing simply because we’ve already started. But the longer we hold on, the more it costs us.
In this episode, I break down:* What the sunk cost fallacy actually is* How it shows up in homesteading, tech sales, and parenting* The real stories behind chickens, garden beds, and walking away from a doctorate* A framework to help you walk away from the wrong path—with strategy, not guilt
🧠 What You’ll Learn:* The key question to ask when something no longer feels aligned* Why high achievers are especially vulnerable to sunk cost thinking* How to evaluate homestead projects, career decisions, and business moves with clarity* What to do instead of “pushing through”* How to use checkpoints to avoid emotional spirals and wasted time
🛠️ Tools + Takeaways:* “Would I buy this again today?” — your new decision-making filter* Shift from emotional loyalty to strategic clarity* Treat past investments as education, not chains* Set up 6-month life and system reviews to stay aligned
💬 Mentioned in This Episode:* My decision to leave a doctorate after 1 semester* Predator loss with our chickens and what we did differently* Raised beds vs. fencing—and what we’re doing next* AI, homesteading, and building Seed & Society
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🧭 What you can do:If you're stuck holding onto systems, tools, or plans that no longer serve you, it's time for a reset. Book a strategy session and let’s map your next move—with clarity, not guilt.