It Is Okay To Quit

Michael Jacobs ~ as you ponder, I ponder... Pondering helps us learn and grow... I would say/think that quitting smoking is great! On the other hand, quitting drinking water or breathing air -not so great! In general, some things are worth pursuing while others are worth letting go...  Bottom line... Pondering is worthwhile, so thank you for that and so much more....

Morning Michael.

Some things are worth quiting.  I quit complaining about how my life was going and it turned out to be better once I quit whining.  I quit worrying about tomorrow and concentrate on just today and so on.  It's all a matter of perspective

Michael, I love Barbara and Jeff's comments, and adjustments can be made after you TRIED something, but did not produce results you expected.

It definitely depends on what is being quit, I can think of many things that are good to quit, smoking, consuming sugar, doing drugs, running with the wrong crowd, etc.

I think it's important to quit the things that do not serve us well. It's all about being aware isn't it? 

I totally agree, Michael. There are times it's appropriate if not mandatory to quit (smoking, abusive relationships, drugs, etc.). What's most important is understanding the nuances of when to quite and when not.

Hello Michael,  Yes winners never quit and quitter never win,  Who can forget those great words.

Well Michael I will dissagree with your position and I am with Dr  Norman Vincent Peale"

To give up is to invite complete defeat. And not only in connection with the matter at hand. Giving up contributes to an ultimate defeat of the personality. It tends to develop a defeat psychology, You Can If You Think You Can 

On of the biggest downfalls of agents in our business is that they endlessly accomodate. There is always a tipping point we need to be mindful of.

Michael:

There is o doubt in my mind that there are times when quitting is absolutely the right thing to do, sometimes the sooner the better.

Jeff

Good afternoon Michael Jacobs ,

Pondering is always a worthwhile effort. It helps us weigh the pros and cons. Sometimes quitting is the only plausible answer, quit while ahead, learn when to fold them and so many other phrases come to mind..just do it and be aware of the consequences and move on.

Bad habits, ineffective business practices, toxic relationships come to mind with your theory and I couldn't agree more, Michael. This quote certainly struck a chord with me:

"If you never quit anything, you're going to have less time for the things that really matter"

                                                          - Eric Barker

AMEN, AMEN!

Quit or Adjust. Wall or Barrier. 

Adjust when needed, quit when you must. 

Life is good...

Michael, it is ok to quit, I like to look at it as adjusting or taking a different path. That can be healthy and leave one feeling freed and renewed. If my inner voice tells me to quit I've learned to listen or at the very least look into making a change.

Pondering is a wonderful thing to do. And I agree - it all depends upon what you're quitting. Things that should never have been started are good things to quit.

When I start thinking unproductive thoughts I tell myself to quit - the words are not quite that, but I say "Stop. Think a better thought." And then I do!

Great blog post to ponder and enlightening comments to follow as well.  I admit, I can be a quitter at times as well.  Freeing.  Have a fantastic weekend!

Here's what I learned from this blog...putting my phone number in the tag line under my photo!!  Thanks!

And quit while you're ahead!  Spending time on an effort that isn't going to produce results is a waste of time.  Once that's learned, quit!