How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Keeps Lawyers Stuck in the Law

The Former Lawyer Podcast · Nov 25, 2024 · 10:29

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Struggling with the fear of leaving law behind?

This week, Sarah unpacks the sunk cost fallacy—a common mental block for lawyers considering a career change. She explores why we tend to overvalue past investments and undervalue the cost of staying in an unhealthy profession.

You’ll also learn why leaving law doesn’t mean your legal experience is wasted. If you’ve ever felt stuck weighing the pros and cons of walking away, this episode is for you.

Download Sarah’s free guide, First Steps to Leaving the Law, at formerlawyer.com/first.

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