The Fuck It Shift

Why Starting Over Feels Scarier Than Staying Miserable — And The Life Waiting on the Other Side

Adam Ross Season 1 Episode 38

In this episode of The Fuck It Shift, Adam Ross explores why people stay in situations that are breaking them—jobs, relationships, identities—simply because they feel familiar. Leaving isn’t hard because it’s painful; it’s hard because it forces you to step into who you could become, not who you’ve been.

Adam breaks down how fear disguises itself as comfort, why “miserable but known” feels safer than the unknown, and how choosing a new path can transform your identity, not just your circumstances. Starting over isn’t about burning everything down—it’s about walking toward the life that actually fits you.

If you feel stuck in a life that no longer feels like yours, this episode offers the shift that helps you walk away.

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