Highlight
"So you quit. So you've been to the gym for two weeks and it's impossible. That's okay. Step back, reassess what was important. Was it that important? If it was, what can you do to get there? Chances are, like my New Year's resolutions from years gone past, I hadn't thought it through."

Summary

This episode redefines quitting, shifting it from a failure to a vital tool for personal growth. Strava - the "Social Fitness Network" noticed that 80% of people give up on their fitness goals by mid-January. Why is this? Why do we give up? Is it a bad thing or a good thing? 
The discussion challenges conventional views on perseverance, showcasing strategic quitting as a route to success and highlighting the necessity of honest self-reflection. The key insight is that releasing misaligned goals creates space for more authentic opportunities and genuine development.

Takeaways

• Quitters Day highlights the common struggle of giving up on resolutions.
• Many goals are unrealistic and unstructured, leading to failure.
• Life is about experiences and finding beauty in everyday moments.
• Human connection and kindness are essential for a fulfilling life.
• Quitting can be a positive step towards personal growth.
• Learning from past experiences helps in setting better future goals.
• Embracing the journey is more important than the destination.

Sound Bites

• "Our best hasn't got to be perfect, it's just showing up and saying hey, I'm here."
• "As there is more violence and hatred, there is equally more beauty and compassion awakening."
• "It takes quitting the nonsense, it takes quitting bad behavior, it takes quitting shaming yourself."
• "Life's about experiencing the magic of every day and seeing the beauty beyond the noise."
• "Don't beat yourself up for goals that were impossible from the beginning, reshape them instead."
• "Just because somebody doesn't think the way you think doesn't mean they're wrong, they're just them."
• "Life's about experiences."
• "Quit with pride."