Humans are hardwired to avoid losing what they have, which makes it difficult to let go of status or wealth once attained.

The phenomenon of loss aversion suggests that people feel the pain of losing more acutely than the pleasure of winning, which can skew their decision-making processes.

People often stay in unsatisfying relationships because they fear the unknown of making a change. Acknowledging our mortality can help us make more intentional choices in our lives and relationships.

The hardest part about change is making a different choice than you did the day before, as it often feels uncomfortable to step from the known into the unknown.

Many people fear joy because they associate it with the potential for loss, leading them to sabotage good things in their lives.

The hardest part of change is making different choices than you did the day before; it often feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar.

Change happens when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of making a change. However, many people endure pain repeatedly without changing, and true change often occurs when they find hope that things can improve.

People often take too long to pivot due to loss aversion, where they struggle to let go of something they've invested in, or because they misinterpret politeness as traction.

Many people don't allow themselves to access more vitality and enjoyment in life because the familiarity of their current circumstances overrides their willingness to move forward.