Quitting doesn't mean what you think it means

In Episode 11, here's what's on the agenda:

💡 Insight: The Real Meaning of the Word Quit

📰 Unpopular Opinion: Winners DO quit

🧰 Expert Interview: From Dropout to DOAC: Steven Bartlett's Secrets to Success | A Bit of Optimism

✨Food For Thought: How to Decide When to Quit Wisely

Insights:

Quit finds its roots in the Latin word 'quies,' signifying rest, liberation from anxiety, and serenity. This is why it eventually transformed into the contemporary English term 'quiet.'

When 'quies' was initially embraced as 'quit' in English, its meaning was to attain freedom or release.

In today's hustle culture, creating room for tranquility and calmness is frequently viewed as counterproductive and unfairly criticized as idleness or a shortage of determination and strength.

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Unpopular Opinion

Winners DO quit

Clichés like "Quitters never win, and winners never quit" can oversimplify a complex reality. In truth, strategic quitting can be a crucial part of your journey.

These clichés primarily apply to your overarching, long-term goals, and even then, with some important exceptions.

The key lies in having crystal-clear, long-term goals that you hold as your highest priorities.

Your short-term goals should then act as stepping stones towards those larger aspirations, ideally ambitious ones.

Here's a question to ponder: Does this particular action bring me closer to my long-term goal, or does it push me further away?

Winners do quit strategically, and sometimes, it's the most intelligent move you can make.

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Expert Interview:

From Dropout to DOAC: Steven Bartlett's Secrets to Success | A Bit of Optimism

Steven Bartlett, once a university dropout, is now a globally recognized entrepreneur. In this exclusive 'A Bit of Optimism' discussion, he talks about how recognizing when to quit is a valuable skill, especially when one finds themselves in an intolerable situation.

It's about understanding that enduring misery is not a badge of honor but a hindrance to personal growth and happiness.

At times like these, acknowledging that the known misery is worse than the uncertainty that comes with change is a pivotal realization.

Food For Thought:

How to Decide When to Quit Wisely:

1. Forget about others' opinions; your journey is yours alone, and most people don't really care.

2. Reframe your goals to stay committed to the long-term while focusing on short-term objectives.

3. Don't get too hung up on individual steps; think of it as recalculating your route, not a dead end.

4. Recognize the benefits you've gained so far; your progress is more than just reaching one goal.

5. Trust your instincts to quit for the right reasons.

6. Continually ask if your actions are leading you closer to your long-term goals.

Closing Thoughts: 

Decisions don't have to be permanent or life-altering when we approach quitting thoughtfully. Whether it's a job or a relationship, it's crucial to maintain focus on your needs and the reasons behind your choice.

While a negative response from the place or person you're quitting may be tough to handle, it often signals that you've made the right decision.

Ultimately, quitting is about granting yourself freedom and finding peace; it's not about failure or merely leaving behind something.

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