Zero Distortion with Russ Bates

Episode 63: Why You Avoid Hard Decisions (Even When You Know)


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Most people aren’t confused.

They’re avoiding the decision.

In this episode of Zero Distortion, we break down the psychology behind avoidance, delayed decisions, and why “I need more time” often isn’t about clarity — it’s about discomfort.

There’s a difference between genuine uncertainty and hesitation disguised as logic. When you don’t decide, time decides. Circumstances decide. Other people decide. And the longer you delay, the more expensive the outcome becomes.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The difference between confusion and avoidance

  • Why hard decisions feel costly, not unclear

  • How delay compounds into pressure, resentment, and regret

  • The 10-second test that exposes real clarity

  • Why “waiting for the right time” is often bargaining with discomfort

    Avoided decisions don’t disappear — they convert.

    Into urgency. Into consequence. Into regret.

    If this made you uncomfortable, you probably already know what you’ve been avoiding.

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