Sometimes it is okay and important to quit!
What?
Did I just tell you to quit?
What about all the famous quotes that preaches the virtues of persistence and the evils of quitting?
Such as…
Winners never quit and quitters never win?!
That quote is true… but it is true depending only on your situation.
There are only 3 situations in the world and each situation has a different outcome. In every situation in your life you are in either 1 of these 3 situations:
1) POT OF GOLD
– The Outcome is a Positive Long Term Reward (a Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow.)
– The rewards are tremendous and justify the resources that you invest. Some examples are staying focused in school so that you graduate, taking time everyday to exercise, being committed to your network marketing home business, etc.
2) DEAD END ROAD
– There is NO Outcome.
– There are hardly any rewards and you are going down a dead end road. Some examples could be working at a job that goes nowhere, spending time in a relationship that has no long term future, spending time watching TV.
3) DRASTIC DEATH
– Outcome is Negative.
– If you continue in these situations, you will encounter a negative and drastic outcome. Some examples are smoking, spending time on illegal activities, taking drugs, etc.
If you look at these scenarios then it is obvious that it is CRITICAL that we quit situations DEAD END ROAD and DRASTIC DEATH. Those situations and activities lead us to nowhere. Quitting DRASTIC DEATH scenarios are obvious but quitting DEAD END ROAD scenarios are equally important because they take our time and attention away from our POT OF GOLDs. Unfortunately, we often forget about DEAD END ROAD and waste years of our lives going nowhere.
And POT OF GOLDs scenarios are the ones that we must persist and continue to fight through because the ultimate reward is worth it. So the quote, “Winners never quit and quitters never win” only apply to POT OF GOLDs.
Now you can start analyzing the different scenarios in your life and decide what you need to continue and persist doing and what things you need to quit.
Short Term Long Term
When you do decide to quit, always make sure you are quitting for a LONG TERM reason and not for a SHORT TERM reason. Just because things are painful and you can’t figure out a problem does not justify quitting. If the outcome is a long term positive reward, you have to suck it up and persist. Stay focused on the problem and have the satisfaction of knowing that if you solve the problem and get through your current crisis, you will soon see the POT OF GOLDs at the end of the rainbow.
However, if what you are doing will lead to a long term negative outcome, then you must quit now!
NEXT STEPS: So what will you be Quitting Today?
– Make a list of 10 activities that you spend the most time on.
– Classify each activities to the 3 Scenarios:
Which activities are POT OF GOLDs? Which activities are DEAD END ROADs and which ones are DRASTIC DEATHs?
– Make a commitment to persist and stay focused on your POT OF GOLDs.
– Come up with a Quitting Plan for your DEAD END ROADs and DRASTIC DEATHs. Set up a time and a date for each. (If you are in a dead end job, give yourself a deadline to quit your current job.)
– Once you quit your DEAD END ROADs and DRASTIC DEATHs, you will be relieved and also find more time and energy to focus on your POT OF GOLDs
What do think?
Please comment below and let me know if you agree or disagree.
Simon Chan
Jorge Espiritu says
Hi Coach Simon,
Thank you for this life-impacting blog! I couldn’t agree more! Going to list 10 activities now and classify. God bless you always!
sincerely,
Jorge
Jennifer Hsieh says
great advice! 🙂
melba says
Eye opener!
Clarisse says
Hi Sir..
I guess your blog is very timely.. I’m on the verge of leaving or staying with my current job.Pls help me decide.
Smiley says
Time to quit on my vices and focus on my dreams! Big Tnx sir Simon for sharing this great article!
GODBLESS us all! ”,)
ho cs says
You are great Sir! Good power of knowledge, find the bright light share with us.
Raquel says
wow, nice advice! may i use this in one of my program on radio? of course i will mention your name as the source, ha ha ha great! I am about to quit my present work but . . . needs a little bit more time, so i am also in the process of planning the next steps!
Jun says
Sir Simon this is a great new learning. I am in a dead-end job right now. Now i know what to do with this situation. God bless.
David Risher says
Simon,
It is so amazing to me that you get what you need, when you attract it into your life! You came through for me, with the right message at the right time. You are a real “Mentor”. Thanks for “Simonizing” your friends and pupils.
Mary Serene Wong says
Very good pointers.. good analysis’s. :))
John says
To me, this is so very timely and useful. You know that I cherish your your insight and character. So many times, people struggle with the idea of quitting a job, an adventure and, sadly life. Thanks Simon Chan