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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Weight of the Unknown: Why We Fear Career Change (and How to Push Through It)

from In The Know with Tony Reeves · host Anthony Reeves

At some point in your career, you’ll face a decision that forces you to choose between what you know and what you don’t. In this episode of In The Know with Tony Reeves, I break down one of the biggest obstacles professionals face at career crossroads: the psychological weight of the unknown. Drawing from my own journey—from running my law firm to becoming a judge—I share how fear, comfort, and bias toward the “known” almost kept me from preparing for a life-changing opportunity.   You’ll learn:Why we naturally favor the “known” (even when it limits us)How failing to prepare for opportunity creates unnecessary stressThe real way to evaluate career decisions (it’s not what you think)Why every decision is the “right” decision—if you own itHow to turn both success and mistakes into career leverageIf you’re facing a career pivot, considering a new opportunity, or stuck between comfort and growth—this episode is for you.🎯 Call to Action:Explore my Career Crossroads Collection and other resources at my Fourthwall store to help guide your next move.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.

At some point in your career, you’ll face a decision that forces you to choose between what you know and what you don’t. In this episode of In The Know with Tony Reeves, I break down one of the biggest obstacles professionals face at career crossroads: the psychological weight of the unknown. Drawing from my own journey—from running my law firm to becoming a judge—I share how fear, comfort, and bias toward the “known” almost kept me from preparing for a life-changing opportunity.   You’ll learn:Why we naturally favor the “known” (even when it limits us)How failing to prepare for opportunity creates unnecessary stressThe real way to evaluate career decisions (it’s not what you think)Why every decision is the “right” decision—if you own itHow to turn both success and mistakes into career leverageIf you’re facing a career pivot, considering a new opportunity, or stuck between comfort and growth—this episode is for you.🎯 Call to Action:Explore my Career Crossroads Collection and other resources at my Fourthwall store to help guide your next move.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.

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