
Why We Retreat From Change
From Pocket Sized Pep Talks by Rob Jolles
April 22, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 523
About this episode
This episode explores the emotional challenges of committing to change and how to navigate the decision-making process effectively.
Committing to change is one of the most emotional and difficult moments a person can experience. We often wait until becomes out of control before we commit... only to reverse course the moment the pressure subsides. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll unpack why the decision point for change is so precarious and what it really takes to help yourself, or someone else, move forward before the moment passes.
People in this episode
Host: Rob Jolles
Topics covered
- change management
- emotional decision making
- personal development
- commitment to change
- overcoming resistance
Keywords
- change
- emotions
- commitment
- pressure
- personal growth
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