Who Really Deserves Your Loyalty?

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Loyalty sounds simple: stand by your people, keep your word, and don't jump ship when things get tough. But what happens when loyalty keeps you tied to something that no longer deserves it? In this episode of Quest for Success Podcast , you'll discover why your mind can become loyal to a person, group, team, job, or belief faster than you might think. We'll explore what psychology says about commitment, the sunk cost fallacy, and our natural tendency to favor "our people." Research from Henri Tajfel, Caryl Rusbult, and others helps explain why loyalty can strengthen marriages, friendships, organizations, and communities—and why blind loyalty can lead us in the wrong direction. ( DOI )…