# #585: The 5 Psychological Traps That Cost Me Years (And How To Escape Them)

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Podcast: [Build Without Breaking - With Brian Keane](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-keane-podcast-1110836)
Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+00:00
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Solo podcast on mimesis, projection, sunk cost fallacy, negativity bias and cognitive dissonance. This is a two-part episode. I will continue with it next week. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 00:58 Navigating Psychological Terms for Personal Growth 13:27 Understanding Mimesis and Its Impact 23:24 The Power of Projection in Relationships 23:24 Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy 30:34 Understanding Negativity Bias and Its Impact 34:17 Fueling Your Journey: Anxiety vs. Gratitude 38:47 Cognitive Dissonance: The Stories We Tell Ourselves 42:58 Determining Alignment: When to Persist or Pivot 6-month business mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

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