In this episode, Carl explores one more possibility behind our desire to keep our options open: maybe we’re simply avoiding the feeling of letting something go. Whether it’s an old project, another career, a place we might someday live, or a different version of ourselves, closing the door can feel like a real loss. Carl reflects on the hidden cost of keeping those possibilities alive and asks a useful question: Am I preserving something genuinely valuable, or am I just avoiding the feeling of saying goodbye?
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