Quitting or Sticking

Extraordinary benefits accrue to the tiny minority of people who are able to push just a bit longer than most.

Extraordinary benefits also accrue to the tiny majority with the guts to quit early and refocus their effort on something new.

[...]

Quit the wrong stuff.
Stick with the right stuff.
Have the guts to do one or the other.

--Seth Godin in The Dip, page 4.--

Comments

[Charlie Pharis]

Dang, Steve! Great minds must be in the same gutter (or something like that!). I just started reading The Dip today, and jotted down those lines for inclusion in a future post!

Good stuff!

And still praying for Molly, BTW...

[Rick]

Great timing on this one. I was discussing and praying about this topic (prioritizing) with someone last night.

[Every Square Inch]

Steve

How do you tell the difference between when perseverance is called for and when it's wise and courageous to quit?

Does Godin offer any words of wisdom? Or would you venture your thoughts?