ADULTING. LIFE.
Do Only Losers Quit?
If you ask this question, read on.
I was told in conversation that ‘Only losers quit’. This struck me as hostile and had I wished to unpack the statement, I’m certain there’d be a story.
I decided to smile and change the subject.
I respected their beliefs but wasn’t on board. With respect, sometimes there is silence. Keeping our personal thoughts to ourselves is the kind thing to do when no positive outcomes are on deck.
I don’t believe the statement: Only losers quit.
Quitting (or, Letting Go) a romance, job, hobby, personal or professional goal, after a valiant effort illustrates immense confidence, humility, and courage in being honest with ourselves.
We are not meant to excel at everything. Trying is the key. Insight is built on lessons we learn, and we learn the most important ones when allowing ourselves defeat. Don’t let feelings of failure derail you; failure is the birthplace of success.
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
Attitude is everything. And since we cannot change most of the millions of human beings’ opinions in the world— focusing on, sticking to, and living in a place in which we see through our own lens is key.
When we learn, we don’t truly fail. We gain lessons — which…don’t tell anyone — is really another way of winning.
This quickie-read had been brought to you by archives of your own mind — the stuff you already knew but pushed so far back in your thoughts due to constant rejection, perceived failure, and regret.
