April 16, 2024 - Blog - Don't Give Up and Quit
I know, this title is very tongue in cheek, but I do say it to make a point. There is a ton of memes that circulate constantly trying to motivate us to never quit, never give up and that, if we just keep trying, one day it will all work out and I don't necessarily disagree. But what if we are pushing the big round stone up the wrong hill?
Too often in our determination to "make that thing work", we get so hyper focused on being positive that we will figure it out that we don't step back far enough to see that, if we are pushing against the wrong wall, even if we manage to topple it, behind that wall we still will not find the result we were striving for.
By "quitting" I am really suggesting looking at a new approach. I have to admit, I still find it hard to stay in engaged in a conversation where it revolves around the other person's rational for doing something is "well, that is the way we have always done it!" I suspect that this thought process is where the challenge lies for many individuals and businesses.
So, what I am suggesting is that, if the results you are looking for are not showing up, don't be afraid to change your approach. Having trouble finding customers for your business? That doesn't mean the customers are not out there or your product or service is not something the marketplace desires, maybe you just need to change your marketing strategy or target market? Trying to lose weight and get healthier but the results are not showing up in a reasonable timeframe? Again, a noble goal and don't be discouraged as all you may need is different way of eating that your body responds better too.
Never stop striving and achieving and having actionable goals is an important and exciting thing. So don't be afraid to quit what is not working and you will eventually find the path that works for you.
Never stop quitting the things you need to quit and when you find your successful path, don't quit that either.
