

Moment 136: 3 VITAL Questions To Ask Yourself If You're Feeling Trapped In Life (Relationships, Work & Financially): Adam Alter
64 snips Nov 17, 2023
In this discussion, Adam Alter, a marketing professor and best-selling author, delves into how to break free from feeling stuck in life. He emphasizes the significance of opportunity cost, suggesting that persistence during challenging times can lead to growth. Alter introduces the concept of a 'friction audit' to simplify problems and identify what truly matters. By recognizing and addressing life's friction points, listeners can enhance their personal and professional satisfaction.
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Subjective Stuckness
- Feeling stuck is subjective; the same situation can feel different for different people.
- One person's "stuck" can be another's enjoyable process, like Malcolm Gladwell's dad's 30-year math problem.
Persevere or Quit?
- When deciding whether to persevere or quit, consider the opportunity cost and potential alternatives.
- Evaluate if you're making progress towards your goal; if the gap isn't shrinking, it might be time to quit.
Steven Bartlett's Quitting Framework
- If something is hard but worth it, stay the course.
- If it sucks and you can't make it suck less, quit.