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The Psychology of Quitting

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Quitting Series:

When to Quit
Strategies for Effective Quitting
Making a Quitting Decision
Psychology of Quitting

Hey, it’s Jason Fisher here, and I just wrapped up the latest episode in our series on quitting over at the Be Better Tomorrow Podcast. As always, I’m here to guide you through the sometimes tough, but always rewarding journey of self-improvement. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your day.

Today’s episode was quite the deep dive into the psychological and emotional nuances of quitting. It’s more than just a decision; it’s an emotional journey that intertwines with our identity, values, and fears. If you missed the earlier episodes in this series, I highly recommend going back to catch up. It’ll give today’s conversation even more impact and clarity.

As part of our episode, I want to remind everyone that this journey is possible thanks to support from Audible. They’re offering our listeners a free audiobook to help you on your path of self-improvement. Just visit bebettertomorrow.com/audible to claim your free book. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Now, let’s recap some key points:

  1. Quitting as a Tool for Personal Growth: We dug into how quitting isn’t a sign of failure but can be a strategic move towards better alignment with your values and aspirations.
  2. Identity and Quitting: Much of our discussion centered around the tough emotional aspect of disconnecting our personal identity from the activities or roles we decide to leave behind.
  3. Overcoming Fears: I shared insights into common fears like the fear of failure and the fear of the unknown, and how understanding and confronting these fears can be transformative.
  4. Growth Mindset: The importance of adopting a growth mindset, as described in Carol Dweck‘s book, cannot be overstated. It’s a game-changer in how we approach challenges and perceived failures. Highly recommend giving it a read if you haven’t already.
  5. Real-life Examples: We talked about Sarah, who shifted her career from finance to teaching, and Mark, a marathon runner who re-evaluated his passion for the sake of his health. Both stories highlight the emotional journey and eventual positive outcomes of making a tough decision to quit.

    6. If you’re wrestling with a decision to quit something, I propose a simple exercise: jot down your fears and emotional barriers related to this decision. Identifying these can be the first step towards overcoming them. And remember, I’m right here to discuss any of these points further. Reach out to me at [email protected] or connect on social media at Facebook.com/thebebetterpod and Twitter.com/thebebetterpod.

    Your feedback is invaluable, and I’d love to incorporate your questions or insights into our upcoming listener letter episode. Together, we’re building a community that’s not just about being better today, but every day.

    Thanks for joining me once again. Remember, the path to being better tomorrow starts today, one step at a time. Let’s keep moving forward together.

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