Systems can be reinforcing, where the longer you stay in them, the bigger your commitment becomes.
This can cause your decision-making to grow biased towards maintaining the system, rather than aligning with your initial reasons to be a part of it.
Whenever you are asked by someone to join an initiative, it’s helpful to understand the biases driving their request.
You can do this by simply turning their question back onto them. Ask if they would join again given their experience.
It’s likely that they’ll respond positively, but their reaction may reveal helpful information to guide your decision.
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