Just Quit.

Seriously?

This is an actual photo of a post-it I gave my daughter, which she still has hanging in her room.

I know what you’re thinking, “Who gives that advice to a kid?”

But hear me out.

A few months ago, we enrolled her in an online robotics class. Three weeks in, she was absolutely miserable. What she thought would be a hands-on engineering build turned into a coding slog-fest.

So, I told her, “If you want to see this through, I support you. But if you don’t, it’s okay to quit.”

Before I share her decision, let’s pause for a moment.

I see this question—“What’s the right move?”—all the time in entrepreneurship.

It can be as small as committing to a morning routine or as big as deciding to shut down a business.

The mind-grinding questions follow: “Am I weak if I stop?” “Shouldn’t I honor my word and finish what I started?”

And if you muster the courage to quit, the self-doubt creeps in: “Why is it so easy for them?” “What’s wrong with me?” “Why can’t I see things through?”

Here’s the truth: Whether you quit or persevere, both choices have their place. The real wisdom lies in knowing when to choose one over the other.

To answer that, we need to dig deeper—we need to examine our intentions.

Every action has an intent.

Quitting isn’t inherently bad, just as seeing something through isn’t inherently good.

A better question might be: “Is this decision coming from a place of abundance or scarcity—courage or fear?”

If you’re quitting to avoid something, that will become your ceiling. Life has a way of bringing you back to your limits until you learn the lesson.

So, the next time you find yourself questioning your next move, take a deep breath and center yourself on your intention.

Ask yourself: *What is the courageous act?

For my daughter, the courageous act was advocating for herself. She reached out to the program director and voiced her desire to step away. I was proud of her—and so was the director. In fact, he offered her a free spot in a class that better suited her interests.

Final Thought:

In life and business, we’re often taught that quitting is a sign of weakness, but that’s a narrow perspective. Quitting can be an act of courage when it’s done with intention and clarity. It’s about recognizing when something no longer serves you and having the strength to pivot.

The key is understanding your “why.” If you’re driven by fear, you may find yourself stuck in a loop. But if your decision comes from a place of courage and clarity, it can open doors to new opportunities and growth.

So, whether you choose to push through or put something down, make sure your decision aligns with your true intentions. That’s where the real power lies.

And remember—sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is just quit.

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