{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Choose Courage Inc.","title":"Ep 55 | Two Truths and a Lie: The Cost of Staying","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/18a792ed\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1101,"description":"If you’ve been telling yourself you just need a little more time, a little more savings, or one more “right moment” before you leave … this episode is for you.Vivianne breaks down the real cost of staying in misaligned work and why the riskiest decision might not be leaving, but waiting. This is a reality check on what your spreadsheet isn’t tracking.In This Episode:The truth behind the “two truths and a lie” about leaving corporate.Why spreadsheets track money but miss what actually matters.The three hidden costs of staying: emotional, financial, and identity.How resentment turns into numbness (and why that’s dangerous).Why a salary is a ceiling, not a floor.How waiting for the “right time” is often fear in disguise.The difference between familiarity and real safety.Vivianne also shares the truth:Leaving wasn’t the biggest financial risk staying was.You’re not just deciding when to leave.You’re deciding how long you’re willing to delay becoming who you’re meant to be.Because the real cost isn’t just time or money.It’s the version of you that never gets built.________________Resources Mentioned:The Walkout (June 3–5) — a 2.5-day experience to help you build your exit with real support.Free Live Session: (April 17) 2pm - 3pm EST -Leaving isn’t the hard part. This is. with Rachael Dietkus, LCSW ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yf4-4iPXy8BfBaLLAjG9JUS6uwqKphTsggtyHhQFFp8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MzJj/MTQyMjQ0NTg1NWUz/YjI3NDIxZGUxNTlj/ZjgyOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}