When Feeling Good Becomes the Goal Instead of the Compass
Have you ever heard someone, maybe yourself, say “I checked, and my body said no.” When it comes to making an important decision?
Larry and I were talking on our drive home after the Looking at 2026 call about a pattern we’ve seen again and again, not just in others, but in ourselves. When faced with decisions, even important ones, people often choose based on pain avoidance. The deciding factor isn’t what’s best long-term, but whether something feels comfortable or uncomfortable in the body. That choice feels reasonable. It’s also quietly costly.
