In this episode, Andy Nunn reflects on his third attempt at completing a 100-mile ultramarathon and the difficult decision to stop when continuing would have risked long-term injury. Through the lens of endurance racing, Andy explores the tension between grit and wisdom, the sunk cost fallacy, and why knowing when to walk away can sometimes be harder than pushing on.

Drawing lessons from sport, careers, relationships, and personal growth, Andy shares practical ways to make better decisions when emotions are high, outcomes matter, and you've already invested so much. This is a conversation about resilience, self-awareness, and playing the long game rather than sacrificing your future for a short-term win.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

Lessons from a third 100-mile race attempt
The difference between toughness and stubbornness
Why quitting isn't always weakness
Understanding the sunk cost fallacy in sport and life
How to make objective decisions in emotional situations
The risks of sacrificing long-term health for short-term goals
Learning from setbacks without letting them define you
Managing doubt, disappointment, and failure
Practical tools for stepping back and seeing the bigger picture
Why resilience is about continuing forward, not never falling down

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