Underdog Articles
How to Stop Rationalizing Risky Decisions as an Underdog
Jun 25, 2025
Don’t Let Your Perseverance Justify Self-Sabotage, Break Free from the Invisible Traps That Keep You Stuck
The Dangerous Psychology of the Underdog
Being the underdog can give you an edge—perseverance, drive, and purpose. But it can also trap you in patterns that justify risky decisions and self-sabotage. In The Underdog Curve, George Place explores these hidden pitfalls and how to break free from them.
If you’ve ever made a bad call and chalked it up to starting over or proving them wrong, t...