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Shiny object syndrome is a real thing

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David Sammel
Nov 17, 2024
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If you’re not familiar with the concept, here’s the definition:

“A continual state of distraction brought on by an ongoing belief that there is something new worth pursuing. It often comes at the expense of what’s already planned or underway.”

Yes, this is very much a real thing.

We all succumb to it at some point in a particular area of our lives.

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