085 - Quitting: When to Give Up (and When to Push On)
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Knowing when to quit, and when to push on, is as much an art as a science. Where is the line between normal fatigue or difficulty, and harmful discomfort? It's a question we all have to navigate in many different endeavors: work, creative pursuits, relationships, long-term projects, physical goals, and more. Quit too soon and you'll constantly fall short of your biggest ambitions—but sometimes hanging on can do as much as harm as good. Today, inspired by a recent story from The New Yorker (link below), the guys discuss how to understand one's tendencies towards quitting or persisting, reframe the mindset around quitting to avoid negative self-identity, highlight the importance of small, manageable steps in growth, and explain the concept of being 'good enough.' "Should You Just Give Up?" by Joshua Rothman (The New Yorker) https://www.newyorker.com/culture/open-questions/should-you-just-give-up Join The Growth Equation Academy today. 40% off for a limited time! https://the-growtheq-academy.mn.co/ If you are enjoying FAREWELL, do us a huge favor: text your favorite episode to three people so they can enjoy it, too. Thanks! iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidPocketCasts Got a question, feedback, or ideas for the show? Email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (646) 893-9503  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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