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What If Quitting Isn’t Failure?
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This Episode Is About Quitting. Stay With Us.
We've all heard it: "Keep calm and carry on." But what if pushing through isn’t always the brave choice?
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Ryan and Vic explore the cultural obsession with grit—and why staying isn’t always strength. They unpack the psychology of sunk cost fallacy, the fear of regret, and the identity crisis that quitting can spark. Then, they share personal stories of walking away from big dreams and how those decisions led to the lives they actually wanted.
You’ll hear about:
- Why we romanticize perseverance—and why that can hurt us
- The difference between quitting and choosing again
- Real-life examples of bold pivots that paid off
- Coaching tools to help you decide when it’s time to let go
Reflection prompts + journal questions included.
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References:
- Psychology Today: Recognizing the sunk cost fallacy may help you cut your losses
- HBR: How Susceptible Are You to the Sunk Cost Fallacy?
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Hosts:
Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching
Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk
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