We’re always raised to
“try our best” and never “quit.” Well, society,
thanks for setting us up for this somewhat terrible advice but, it’s OKAY to quit.
Many of us spend our time
trying to overcome quitting on a day to day basis. I’m not saying we should go
out and quit our jobs, schools, marriages and kids, etc. But there are some
situations in which it’s best to quit and move on. I have outlined some circumstances
when I think we should just raise up the white flag.
Skills (or lack thereof) and
Talents:
Can we really do anything
we put our minds to? Wrong. I, for one, could never be a sprinter. For those of
you who have seen me run, you know my legs don’t work that way. I could never
be a dancer. Sure, I could try and try and maybe, just maybe,
I could get good at it one day. But am I going to keep trying knowing my lack
of coordination? No. I don’t particularly think I would like being set on a
dance floor. Obviously these are very dramatic examples, but the same applies
to singing, acting, and even day to day activities. I can understand trying to
stick with certain activities as a child, as you’re still developing mentally
and physically, but I don’t think there are any ten-year-old reading this. So,
if you are miserable doing something that you’re awful at and it’s getting you
nowhere, please, just quit. Move on to something that will be a more
appropriate use of your time, and much more fulfilling.
Your Job:
Many people are afraid to
quit their job for a better one, or even look for new opportunities, because
they are afraid of disappointing their current boss or because there are no
guarantees of better ones. I’ve realized after moving a couple different jobs
for new opportunities that when it comes down to it, your boss doesn’t care
about you. At the end of the day, they need to run a business. They WILL
replace you. If you can better yourself by leaving for a new opportunity,
please, do. Don’t hesitate. No one ever got anywhere by standing still.
Your relationship:
When you have a commitment
to someone, usually there is a lot invested in it. Sometimes people get married
just because they have a joint loan payment, or they bought a toy together.
They get sucked into this world that they don’t want to be in. It’s no shock
that divorce rates are sky rocketed. If some couples just quit on each other before they get married, the world would be a
much happier place. Right? Relationships aren’t meant to be easy, and you
shouldn’t give up on “the one” if things are a little rocky. But if you
know deep down that they are not right for you.
Life isn’t made to be
easy, and you shouldn’t quit every time something get’s tough. But be
realistic, have a backup plan if you are determined to stay with your dancing
or any other far-fetched passion, and always be true to who you are
(not who everyone else wants you to be).
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