Episode 199: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada take a closer look at quitting, not as a failure, but as a potentially wise — and even ethical — choice.

Using Jason Feifer’s recent column as a starting point, the two explore how our cultural celebration of grit and perseverance can trap us in situations that no longer serve us, whether it’s a dead-end job, a one-sided relationship or even a volunteer commitment that has become unsustainable.

They tackle the tricky distinction between persistence and stubbornness, and examine the ethical trade-offs that come with staying vs. leaving. Drawing on examples from professional sports, personal stories and real-life career dilemmas, the hosts ask: When does staying become more selfish than quitting?

The episode also explores how quitting decisions affect others, how to have ethical conversations about leaving and why walking away can sometimes be the most honest and self-aware choice.