Ep.177 I Deciding to Cut Ties…or Keep the Commitment: What Fuels Hard Decisions with Dr. Art Markman
How do you know if you’re being persistent or simply wasting your time?
Dr. Art Markman joins us to break down how our brains process disappointment, why we misjudge sunk costs, and how different personality types handle setbacks. Whether it’s a business decision, a personal goal, or even a high school football career you should’ve walked away from sooner, this conversation will help you fine-tune your ability to know when to keep going—and when to move on.
KEY TOPICS
- Why the “never quit” mindset can backfire—and when it’s smarter to walk away.
- How the sunk cost fallacy traps people in bad jobs, relationships, and investments.
- Why overcommitting to work can be a sign of misplaced priorities.
- How urgency changes decision-making (and what that means for business owners).
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life & Business
00:49 – The Wildest Celebrity Family Secret?
05:42 – How Self-Awareness Saves You from Bad Choices
08:06 – Are You Setting Yourself Up for Disappointment?
12:54 – Regret vs. Disappointment: What’s the Difference?
15:17 – The Real Reason People Defend Bad Decisions
17:39 – When to Push Through vs. When to Quit
20:44 – The Sunk Cost Trap: Are You Stuck?
24:23 – How Tragedy Changes Our Beliefs Instantly
29:40 – Why Straight-A Students Struggle in the Real World
32:57 – The Key Skill That Determines Career Success
38:25 – The Most Underrated Advantage in Business
44:41 – What Motivates You? You Might Be Wrong
50:55 – The Secret to Making Better Financial Decisions
56:06 – The One Question to Ask Before Any Big Purchase
01:00:19 – Art’s Top Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners
01:01:30 – Where to Connect with Dr. Art Markman
01:02:10 – Key Takeaways
01:03:41 – Message from the Producer
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