“If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time” -CHINESE PROVERB
When to Quit
Every new hobby or job starts out fun. Then it gets harder until it hits a low and then really hard. You find yourself asking if it’s still worth the hassle. Maybe your in a setback that will improve if you keep going. But maybe it will never get better no matter how hard you try.
Quitting is not the Same as Failing
Quitting is a decision you make based on the choices that are available to you. If you realize you’re not going anywhere then quitting is not only a reasonable choice, it’s a smart one.
Failing, on the other hand, means your dream is over. Failing happens when you give up or when there are no other options. It’s easy to wring your hands of becoming a failure. Quitting smart is a good way to avoid failing.
Most People are Afraid to Quit
It’s easier to be mediocre than it is to confront reality and quit. Quitting is difficult.
“When you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect”-MARK TWAIN
