Human Behavior November 19, 2022

Status Quo Wins Often

Status Quo Wins Often

We prefer our default option than venturing out to the unknown, even if it gives us a better chance to change for the better.

Sticking to the job we hate feels better than trying to run the business we have been meaning to do.

Nurturing a relationship that doesn't make us happy seems safer than going into a new relationship.

Status quo maintains things as they currently are, even when they are vanquishing your life.

You miss out potential benefits that could outweigh the risks by keeping a disproportionate preference for the present state of affairs.

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