Failuure

The Broken Arm (Persistence)

Episode Summary

Explore the evolution of persistence and the elements involved that can lead to both success and failure. Learn why failure can stem from such things as perseverance, perfectionism, and sunk-cost bias, and see how concepts such as strategic quitting can help.

Episode Notes

Personal Story: "The Broken Arm" by Mark Snow

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Persistence
• Self-Esteem
• Anxiety
• Endurance Running
• Perseverance
• Perseveration
• Insanity
• Stochasticism
• Repetitive Compulsion
• Sunk-Cost Bias
• Strategic Quitting