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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2025 · 19 MIN

How to Avoid the Idea Voodoo Trap

from Unpacking the Backpack · host Eric Sheninger

Are you passionately clinging to a brilliant idea that's going nowhere fast? This episode tackles the "Idea Voodoo Trap," a cunning snare where educators and leaders become so enchanted by their own concepts that they fail to see they're building a dead end. We will explore the psychological hooks that keep you tethered to a failing project, from the allure of "what could be" to the fear of admitting defeat. Learn how to break the spell by recognizing the warning signs of a doomed idea and developing the discipline to pull the plug before it drains your resources and morale. Read more HERE.

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