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The Best Advice Show

When Should You Quit? with Vanessa Zoltan

May 7, 2024
07:24
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Vanessa Zoltan discusses the importance of knowing when to quit, challenging the misconception of grit as an absolute virtue. She explores decision-making based on personal values in various contexts like co-parenting communication, driving, and suburban living, emphasizing the significance of aligning actions with core values.
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Quick takeaways

  • Deciding to quit should be based on personal values, not fear of failure.
  • Align decisions to quit with personal values, not just suffering and grit.

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Quitting Should Be Based on Values, Not Just Grit or Suffering

Vanessa Zoltan emphasizes that decisions to quit should be guided by personal values rather than solely by the misconception that quitting equates to failure. She highlights how the society often confuses tools like grit with values and explains that grit shouldn't be the primary factor in determining whether to quit something. Zoltan shares a personal example of reflecting on her core values of hospitality, fun, and grace to make decisions about quitting, encouraging listeners to base their choices on their values rather than fear of quitting.

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