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8 Steps to Take When You Feel Like Giving Up

Paul 

hand holding cardsWhen you choose to live life intentionally and take on big challenges, you’re guaranteed to run into problems.  There will be times when you feel tempted to quit.  As the old Kenny Rogers song goes, “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em…”  Here are 8 Steps to Take When You Feel Like Giving Up suggested by John Wesley at Pick the Brain:

  1. Take a break - Take time to rest and recover.
  2. Step back - Gain some perspective.
  3. Do your research - Take stock in your current situation.  Have things changed since you started?
  4. Consult an expert
  5. Re-evaluate your strategy
  6. Change course - If adjustments are necessary, make them.
  7. Push through the dip - As Seth Godin writes in his latest book The Dip, sometimes you just have to push on even though it’s hard.
  8. Quit - No one wants to be a quitter, but sometimes quitting is the best option if the situation is futile or not worth the additional cost.

Read the full article 8 Steps to Take When You Feel Like Giving Up by John Wesley at Pick the Brain

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