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If Doing Anything Feel This Way, The Best Decision You Can Make Is To Quit It
When quitting shows real strength
Photo by Andres Ayrton
We live in a world that’s so obsessed with achievements. Quitting anything or giving up can make people label you weak or a failure.
Because of this, many of us stick with jobs we hate, stay in abusive relationships, or continue with projects that lead us nowhere.
The truth is sulking and suffering through anything in pursuit of a goal isn’t a real badge of honor.
The most courageous thing to do is acknowledge you’re in trouble and walk away from something even if you want it so dearly.
We all know that anything worth achieving will take hard work. We know that distractions and setbacks will come up along the way.
However, it’s counterproductive to persist because of what you want to achieve, despite the negative impacts on your health and well-being.
That’s why it can be tricky to decide whether to quit. The good news is, with a little reflection and introspection, you can determine when it’s in your best interest to walk away or quit something.
