As you finish the final section of The Dip (56-100), please comment on three of the five questions/responses below. Then leave feedback to five comments from your peers.
Questions/Responses:
* Of the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced? Explain.
* How does quitting differ from failing?
* What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain.
* What is Godin's point with the column "You're Astonishing"?
* What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
"Of the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced? Explain.
ReplyDeleteI have experienced this with being in a job at Dairy Queen. It's just a dead-end job their isn't any way for me to get better. All it's doing is repeating the same thing over and over again. I am going to quit this job by the time i graduate and move on to college.
How does quitting differ from failing?
Quitting is you making up the decision to give up on it. Failing is something that you can't control. It just happens and you can't make any type of difference. With quitting it's the choice that you make to stop doing what ever you are thinking of quitting. If you do end up quitting though you should put more time into something else. Using your efforts more wisely instead of letting them go to waste.
What is Godin's point with the column "You're Astonishing"?
To give you the idea that if you quit all the things in your life that don't make a difference in your life. It makes you think of all the time that you can spend in one thing to make it "mean" something. It's pushing you to try to get you to make a difference in the "world". World could mean anything from your community to just your neighborhood. Doesn't matter as long it is something that makes you happy and changes lives then it's worth doing.
I agree with your analysis of " You're Astonishing". Specialization is what makes you stand out in contrast to others. Meaning something definatley depends on a persons perception of the "world".
DeleteI really agree with quitting dead end jobs. I plan on doing the same with my job because it's a large investment of my time and I get relatively little out of it.
DeleteI agree that if you really aren't enjoying something and it won't be beneficial to you, that is a good reason and place to quit. If you didn't like it, then why should you do it if it won't get you anywhere?
DeleteYou dont want to be that person that gets stuck in the Cul-de-sack
DeleteI agree that you choose to quit, where as you fail not by choice. If you know you are going to fail, you should quit before it happens. I hate when people say that quitting make you a failure.
DeleteI agree with Blair on the difference between quitting and failing. Failing is definitely something you can't control.
DeleteI also agree with the difference between failing and quitting. You chose to quit, but you can't control when you fail.
DeleteI agree with you on the difference of quitting and failing. You choose to quit but you can not decide when to fail.
Delete* How does quitting differ from failing?
ReplyDeleteQuitting is a decision someone makes after considering all of their options. Quitting is a strategic, conscious choice made for the betterment of the person. Failure is being forced to quit when there are no options left. All of the time and energy put into it is completely wasted.
* What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain.
Godin lists three questions people should ask themselves before they quit. The first, and most important question is ”Am I panicking?” Panics can come and go very quickly and without much warning. It could just be a thought that floats by “What would happen if I quit right now?” The thing here is to not act on these thoughts on impulsively. Quitting should only happen after careful consideration and not when the thought appears. The second question is “Who am I trying to influence?” This question is used to determine where one is trying to succeed, and whether one is succeeding.. “If you’re considering quitting, it’s almost certainly because you’re not being successful at your current attempt at influence” (67). The third question is “What sort of measurable progress am I making?” Before one quits, they should decide where they are. There are three states: moving forward, falling behind, or standing still. If one is moving forward, then it is generally a poor idea to quit, but if one is falling behind, then it is a good place to quit.
* What is Godin's point with the column "You're Astonishing"?
Godin is saying that everybody has incredible potential, and that it is a terrible shame to waste it. Potential is wasted hanging out in a cul-de-sac. He encourages that instead of wasting time and energy on being mediocre, quit, and be the best in something else.
I really like the idea of quitting and doing something else that I could be the best at. The problem is that sometimes quitting doesn't seem that practical.
DeleteI think a lot of people don't want to try new things because they are scared to fail. Failure is good! It helps us grow as a person and learn from our mistakes. Step out of your comfort zone and learn that failure is good.
DeleteI like how you described all of the different questions that you have to ask yourself before you actually quit. It gives you a better understanding that you don't decide over an impulse. You make an analysis rather then just doing it because.
DeleteI agree that everyone has great potential to be great at something. But that something may not always be great.
DeleteI agree that you should consider quitting for awhile before you actually do. You don't want t make a spur of the moment decision when you are angry. I think the worst time to quit something is when you are frustrated. You will only see the bad in it.
DeleteI agree that if something has no practical application, and its not something you care about, quitting is a good option.
DeleteI agree that everyone has potential and that they shouldn't be wasting it. But I also agree with Conners point about that something not always being great.
DeleteYour description of quitting and failing couldn't be more accurate. Quitting takes planing, thinking, and strategy. The only way to quit successfully is by doing it strategically. Failing is what happens when you burn up all of you options or funds, and you have no other choice but to quit.
DeleteI dont always agree with that quitting is when you have other options because some people might not think of quiting that way. Also failure doesnt mean that you have no options left you still have other options you just failed that one thing. It is also not a bad thing to fail it is good.
DeleteI like when Godin talks about wasting your potential. Everyone has it and you wonder if some people stay in the situations they are in because they fail to see it or because they don't want to put in the effort they know they could.
DeleteGood responses, but I have a differing opinion on one of them. The part where you said that if you fail, "All of the time and energy put into it is completely wasted." I disagree, I think that failure is often necessary to lead to success, and there are many things that you can take away from failing. It definitely seems disappointing most of the time, but it's not worthless.
Delete-The three questions to ask yourself before quitting is, am i panicking? Who am I trying to influence? Also, What sort of measurable progress am I making? The one that I think is most important would be to not quit when you are panicking. We are angry or frustrated with something we usually just want to give up and quit, so we do. Godin says that that could be the worst thing you could do though, and I agree with that.
ReplyDelete-By the paragraph "You're Astonishing" Godin was going off on how people with incredible talent and potential waste it. They don't use there talent to their best of their ability so they just settle being average and going through the motions. I've seen this many times and it really is a shame. Godin is saying in stead of wasting your time being average, quit and do something you will enjoy doing and will want to be more then average at.
-"If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try." I would say that this quote is good advice. People want to do a lot of things but won't do it because they are scared. The task might be too hard for them, or too challenging, I am one of those people that are scared to try things that scare me. I like to keep things safe. We need to step out of our comfort zones though.
I found your second question interesting. " What sort of progress am I making?" seems to be something many people that quit tend to overlook. Asking yourself this question before quitting could help you determine wether you are too invested to quit.
DeleteI agree with Lucas, even if you are doing a part time job to try to pay for college, you should quit if you aren't getting anything out of it. Do a part time job that you would learn from, not a monotonous one that you hate every second of.
DeleteTrying something you're scared of will bring you out of your comfort zone, and you'll learn some things you didn't know about yourself. I think it's a good thing to do.
DeleteI agree that you should try things that scare you because most of the time they will benefit you. Learning to ride a bike was fun, you where probably scared to fall and hurt your self but you went out of your comfort zone and did it anyway.
DeleteYou should be able to step out of your comfort zone to challenge yourself. It's something we all should be able to do better. But I don't know if it's being scared that is the cause of people not doing it, rather it may be the fear at failing at what ever it is.
DeleteI agree that you need to quit if you are settling to be average.You should never have to settle for something less than the best. If you ever plateau at something, you need to quit. Find something new to be the best at.
DeleteI can't say I totally agree with Max on this one. Obviously, a part time job that can be learned from is ideal, and if one can be found, it is most certainly the better option. However, if your a starving college student, you may just have to take what comes your way. However I will say, if said job does interfere with your passion, than it has to be quit.
DeleteThe absolute worst time to quit is when you are panicking. Unfortunately it is also the easiest time. You shouldn't let the stress get to you, however, and it is when you are panicking that you should be leaning into the dip.
DeleteI think it is a good thing to try stuff out of your comfort zone. You get to experience new things and you might even like it
DeleteI also think the most important question to ask yourself is "Am I panicking?". I think people too often just get frustrated or tired for a little, but enough to ruin their hopes.
DeleteI really agree with your thoughts on the "You're Astonishing" column. I also think that people should quit what they are doing if they are just going to be average at it. I don't think it is helping anyone by staying average. We should not only be pushing ourselves by wanting to be the best, but inspiring others to bed the best. By this, I believe the world would be more successful.
DeleteWhat are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important?
ReplyDeleteThe first question you ask your self is how long have you wanted to quit. If the urge to quit is spontaneous you probably shouldn't quit. The next question is whats the driving force behind your reasoning to quit, and can it be fixed without quitting. Lastly your going to want to determine what you will do with the time that you'll no longer be investing in this thing. The most important question is the first one. A lot of people make the mistake of quitting on an impulse, which is a terrible thing to do because you haven't made any plans for what you will do without this thing in your life.
How does quitting differ from failing?
You can control when you quit. Quitting is a descision. Sometimes it's justifyable sometimes it's not, but it's still a descision. Failure is completley out of your control. Sure there are things you can do to lower your chance of failure, but you cannot simply choose to fail if you put in the effort. And if you do put in the effort and you quit theeffort is wasted, but if you put in effort and fail, you are able to learn from that and build on it in the future.
Of the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced?
I have experienced quitting a project that has a dip that isn't worth the reward at the end. I did this with Senior Video. The class had a high potential for being time consuming and stressful, for a video that will only be watched once. As for the reward you will likely not be directly recognized for your efforts, making the project less appealing. Also most of the filming needs to be done outside of school, which is almost impossible for me with practices for tennis and ffa taking up my mornings and afternoons. All in all I am glad I quit.
I hear you with quitting stuff that is in no way beneficial to oneself. You only have so much time, use it wisely!
DeleteI totally agree with the fact that quitting is something you can control and failure will just happen.
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DeleteSee the process that you did to quit should be how everyone looks at a situation before taking that step to quitting. They should see how it benefits them and see how much things it takes away. It's almost like weighing out the pros and cons.
DeleteI agree with you when you are talking about how quitting is something you choose to do, unlike failure just happens.
DeleteYou were probably right to quit that video class.
DeleteI believe that it was a good idea for you to quit the video class.
DeleteI agree with that you can not control when you fail but you do control when it is right to quit.
DeleteI agree with the difference between quitting and failing. Like the Olympic athlete was saying about his experience with failure, it is best to make the most our of your failures and learn all you can from them.
DeleteI think you were smart by not only quitting, but thinking it out. You found pros and cons, then determined what would be best for YOU.
Delete1-A time I quit, I was in piano lessons and absolutely hated it. It was the worst! I never saw myself as being really good or successful and I was at a point where I wasn't getting better, so I quit. That was an example of quitting when you are in a dead end.
ReplyDelete5- I think that line is the kind of doctrine everyone should follow. If you never do anything that scares you a little bit, your world becomes quite small and you become insignificant. People should try things that they would never do because they will become braver if they do.
4- I think he means don't waste your time on something that you don't care about. You should be spending great amounts of your time on something that you care about deeply. If you do a lot of things and work at them equally, you become mediocre at them all. Instead, work hard on one thing and be the best.
I agree that you shouldn't waste your time on something you don't care about. In the long run, if you don't care about it, then where is it going to get you?
DeleteI like what Max said in number five. If you never explore new things you will be stuck in a small bubble of a world.
DeleteI also agree with his number 5. There are way to many people that waste away their potential instead of putting forth their effort in what best suits them.
DeleteI agree that you shouldn't waste your time on things that you are getting no where in. I did the same thing when I quit basketball. It was just no longer worth all of the time and effort I put into it. I could not be any happier with my choice either.
DeleteI agree with your first paragraph, I quit volleyball when I was at absolutely the dead end. Wasn't going to get better and didn't enjoy it as much as I used to
DeleteI agree with what you said with number 5. I think people should do new things. Not only to become braver, but also to have new experiences.
DeleteI agree, if it doesn't scare you it isn't worth doing. When it scares you, it excites you at the same time, and in the end it becomes a greater accomplishment.
DeleteI had a similar experience with piano lessons, but I think mine was actually more of a snapshot decision, meaning that I now regret quitting.
DeleteI see what you are saying with something that scares you, but somethings for me are just a no because I wouldn't ever be able to do it. My list of cons is to much to get me to do something I'm terrified of.
DeleteI agree that you should quit something you don't have a passion for. It doesn't make sene to just cope with it.
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ReplyDelete1- I quitted piano because I didn't like it. I never practiced and it was just a waste of money for my mom. I wasn't getting anywhere. I just wanted to practice the songs I wanted, when I wanted. Once I quit, I did exactly that. I love playing piano now on my own time.
ReplyDelete2- You can't control when failure happens. It just does. You can't choose to fail if you're working at something. Now quitting is a completely different story. Quitting is a choice that you make. It can be controlled.
3- If something is scary, then it is a good idea to try it. Why? It will bring you out of your comfort zone. It's scary trying new things, but most of the time you won't regret it. We will be able to learn new things about yourself and about what we are doing.
I agree that you need to get out of your comfort zone. A lot of great things happen outside of it. I think that if you really want to be successful, you need to get outside of your comfort zone.
DeleteI quit piano for the same reasons as well. When I was younger, I loved every second of it, but as I got older I lost interest. It was a waste of my time and my parents money.
DeleteI think that its great that you were able to quit and be happy with that choice. I also think its great that you are still able to enjoy something that you quit because you do it for fun now, not as a job.
DeleteI disagree. You can choose to not fail. By quitting other things and focusing on one thing, you put all your talents and potential into it. You can work hard and fail, but you just didn't try hard enough.
DeleteI agree with what you say the difference between quitting and failure is entirely. Quitting is by choice and failing is not.
ReplyDeleteI was the same way when I quit piano. I never liked to practice and my teacher never let me play the songs I wanted but now I wish i was still in it.
ReplyDeleteHow does quitting differ from failing?
ReplyDeleteQuitting differs form failing because when you quit, you are choosing to do it. Failure happens when you don't realize that you should have quit earlier. I think people are wrong when they say that you are a failure if you quit. To me, those people are strong and smart. It is good to know that something isn't going t work out in the end and you stopped investing time and money into it.
What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
I agree with Godin. I think a lot of good things can happen when you step outside of your comfort zone. It is where you grow. A lot of people are afraid t go outside of their normal self. And therefore, they never take a risk. In order to be successful, you have to take risks. If you are scared of something, you will most likely invest a lot of time into it. You will soon learn more about it. After awhile, it won't be as scary anymore.
Of the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced? Explain.
I have quit when I was on a dead-end path in basketball. I no longer found it fun and i dreaded going to practice everyday. There was no going up. It no longer did me justice. I am actually very happy that I quit. It has given me a lot more free time to put towards doing homework and working. I know that this decision will benefit me later in life, because I was not going anywhere after high school with basketball anyways.
I agree when you say that people are afraid to go out of their normal selves which leads them to never taking risks.
DeleteI agree when you are talking about the comfort zone and people being afraid to get out of it. They should learn to take risks because if they don't then they won't be successful.
Delete* How does quitting differ from failing?
ReplyDeleteQuitting it you deciding to stop doing something. Failing is not succeeding at what you are doing, it is not a choice it just happens.
* What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
People are scared of change, If they could do the same thing over and over again and liked it then thats what they would do. But if you want to expand your world and live a fun and happy life I think you have to try new things. If they scare you then the reward of trying them will be even greater.
* What is Godin's point with the column "You're Astonishing"?
You are astonishing, you have all the thinks you need to be the best at something. No one person can make you the best at something only you can. You can quit all the dead end things in you life and hit the things you love hard. Giving the things you love all your attention will make you better at what you do and you are that much closer at being the best.
I think Godin meant 'you are astonishing' in a more sarcastic tone, as in, "You are astonishing! You have all these talents and you can't focus them on what is truly important!" Otherwise I agree with your point of view. We can all be best in the world, if we choose to be.
DeleteI don't think he means it in a sarcastic way. He just saying that if you have a talent, it would be unjust not to use it.
DeleteI think that is a great way to put into words in your second paragraph. We should try new things and if it still wasn't for you, then be proud of yourself for even trying something different.
DeleteI agree with Isaiah. He meant it to say we have all these talents we can do so much with and we should do them. Not waste them.
DeleteI could see where you got the sarcastic tone from that, but I also agree with Isaiah that it was probably literal as in "you are astonishing, you just need to put your talents to use in the right way." Everyone has something to contribute, and it's entirely likely that everyone could fit Godin's definition of "best in the world" in one way or another.
Delete1-When I was in elementary school, I was a cellist in the school orchestra. I didn't actually hate it, but I had no passion for it, and I only did the bare minimum of practice. Since I was in middle school, I didn't see the problem with me staying wit it, so I didn't feel the need to quit. When I joined choir though, I found something I had a real passion for and saw that doing both would be to time consuming.
ReplyDelete2-Quitting is different than failing in one key area, it is not definitive. If you quit, it means you have made a strategic decision, regardless of how logical that decision is, to refocus your attentions. Failing is the death of your dreams. It is definitive, and regardless of what you do, you can't change it.
3-To make a big impact in the world, your going to have to drop everything to get through the dip. If you don't you are squandering your talents, and robbing yourself and others of your best.
I also think that if you want to be the best you will have to drop everything and focus on this one exact goal to get through the dip.
DeleteI did the same thing with orchestra. I didn't like it and found something that made me happier with choir. It's not my passion, but it makes me happier and gives that time more meaning to me.
DeleteOf the conditions that Godin provided on page 59, I have experienced the Dip that isn't worth the reward at the end. When I was in Drama Club the reward at the end was just the experience and meeting new people each year. Taking time off from work and other things was one of the Dips, especially because I needed the money at the time. I found that the Dip wasn't worth it because the reward of meeting new people is something I can get from anything.
ReplyDeleteQuitting is a deciesion you make on the choices you have in front of you, whereas faling is giving up and there are no other options, your dream is over. Quitting can be a very smart decision because it is a way to avoid failing.
His point in "You're Astonishing" is to use what you got to become the best in the world. You have to drop all the things that aren't going to help you succeed in order to get through the dip. Don't waste the talents you have sitting on that cul-de-sac. And don't waste your time doing something that you don't care about at all. Take your talents and use them to be the best you can be.
* Of the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced? Explain.
ReplyDeleteRight now, I am facing a dead-end path: my job. It’s getting me absolutely nowhere and every day is mediocre. None of it is challenging (except for dealing with my boss), and each day consists of being yelled at. It is going to get me absolutely nowhere in life, and I need to find something that will.
* How does quitting differ from failing?
Quitting allows you to make time for what is truly important. “Failing, on the other hand, means that your dream is over.” At that point, there are no other options, and you have hit the dead end. “Quitting smart, though, is a great way to avoid failure.” Get out before you hit the end, and refocus your talents elsewhere.
* What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain.
Am I panicking? Who am I trying to influence? What sort of measurable progress am I making?
The most important question is, “What sort of measurable progress am I making?” The only three answers are forward, backward, and standing still. You want to be always moving forward. When you are moving forward, you are making progress, and you are successful. When you are at a stand still, you’re in a cul-de-sac, and it’s time to get out. I don’t think I need to explain moving backward anymore than you should’ve jumped off a long time ago.
I agree quitting can make time.
DeleteI agree that quitting certian thngs makes time for other things that are more important to you.
DeleteI have the same feeling about my job. The small amount of money that I make is not worth dreading work every day. I think I should try to work somewhere that may help me gain future skills, like you said, a dead end job is pointless.
DeleteI had quit band last year. I quit so that I could take more classes like for college and that will help me with my career. I enjoyed band more in middle school but lost interest in high school. I realized that there are many more classes that I can take.
ReplyDeleteIf you quit you can either quit for no reason or have a reason for it. If you put some logical thinking into it you can get something good out of quitting. Like how i quit band I got something good out of it that will help me out after I graduate.
Quitting is different from failing because you can fail and be happy if you had fun. If you quit for no reason you will just be sad and mad at yourself sometimes. Quit with a reason and if you fail look at the good things that happened when you failed and dont focus on just failing.
I agree that you can always get something out of quitting. I think that if you had a reason to quit in the first place, it may be able to learn something from it all.
DeleteI had the same thing with classes and totally agree. Some things need to be quit to excel in others. You need to quit stuff that will hold you back from whats more important to you.
DeleteI agree if you quit certian things you can get something good out of it. Like how you quit band to take different classes. It just made the most sense to you and you needed to quit.
DeleteOf the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced? Explain.
ReplyDeleteLast year I was on the track team and decided to quit because it was interfering with the things that really mattered to me. The main thing though was that they didn't agree with me skipping a meet to study for a test that I was extremely stressed out about. I figured that if they were going to make me feel bad about doing good with the things that mattered to me, it wasn't a place for me to be because I knew it probably wouldn't change.
What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain.
The 3 questions are "Am I panicking?", "Who am I trying to influence?", and "What sort of measurable progress am I making?". I think the most important question to ask yourself before quitting is "Am I panicking?". I think that all too often, people get scared by the short term benefits and begin to panic which often times causes them to quit. If you are nervous or panicking about something that may happen tomorrow, it is really important to ask yourself if you are just panicking about these short term outcomes or if it is truly best for you to quit.
What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
I agree to a certain extent just because it MAY be a good thing to try, but there are many times that it may not be good for you to try. For example, if you are afraid of heights and you are scared to skydive, you may find yourself after the whole experience regretting all the money you spent on it and the energy you spent getting through the dip that was your fear of heights. On the other hand though, you may find yourself after the whole experience no longer afraid of heights.
Quitting and failing are not the same thing. Failing at something means that you weren't able to reach your goal because you gave up and lost hope. Failing also means that you have used up all your time and energy because you have quit so many other times. Quitting, on the other hand, is a decision you have made after throughly understanding the pros and cons. Quitting is something that you have decided to do because you could be investing your time, money, and energy in something else.
ReplyDeleteIn the column "You're Astonishing" is about not wasting your opportunities and talents. Don't settle for being average, work on improving and strive at becoming the best. It is also saying that in order to be the best you will need to get your priorities straight. You are going have to realize the opportunity cost-- what will you gain when you loose?
I think this line,"If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"is great. A majority of people in this world stay in their little comfort zone. I say expand your horizon! I am not saying that if you are deathly afraid of heights you need to go bungee jumping, but go down a roller coaster. Challenge yourself by making realistic goals.
I agree what you think about the column "You're Astonishing". He's teliing you that you are great and don't settle for average. The only thing is you're going to have to sacrifice soemthing.
DeleteI agree that you should weigh your opportunity cost(s), because even if something seems like a good idea, it's a waste if you don't get anything out of all your work. Also, I thought the same thing about facing fears. Don't do stupid things just because you're afraid of them, but do things that scare you but that might have benefits if you give them a go.
Delete* What is Godin's point with the column "You're Astonishing"?
ReplyDeleteTo remind you that you have amazing talents that shouldn't be wasted on something that isn't worth it. You should save them so you can make it through the dips, not stuck in a cul de sac. You have so much potential that is just waiting for you on the other side of that dip.
* What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain
Ask yourself if you are panicking, who you are trying to influence, and what progress you're making. I think asking yourself if you are panicking is the most important. If you make a rash decision you could make the wrong one. You should weigh the pros and cons and know if you really are in a cul de sac or a cliff. You might just be getting right to the end of that dip and not know it.
* What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
I don't think it is a good thing. I am scared of heights, but I will never go sky diving or rock climbing. That would never be good. If its something in a job or academically then of course. You never what your limit is if you don't reach it or try to reach it. You will find out what you are really capable of and try to make it to that and beyond. You have to push to know where you can go.
What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 1: "Am I Panicking?", Question 2: "Who am I trying to Influence?", and Question 3: "What sort of Measurable Progress am I Making?". Out of these three questions the most important to me is Question 3 because no matter what you are trying to accomplish if you have been working on it for a while now and there is no progress whatsoever I feel like that is completely pointless, in fact that should be the first question you ask yourself.
What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
I agree with this because commonly if something scares you, you will, or should be motivated to push through it. I believe we conquer our fears more than we accomplish our goals but if you combine them you could achieve anything. If it scares you, it might be a good dip to push through and be worth while in the end. Fear keeps us away from what we truly could accomplish in life, and once we conquer that fear we will accomplish that goal.
Of the conditions Godin provides on page 59 when it's okay to quit, what one have you experienced? Explain.
I quit Drama my sophomore year simply because is was too much to handle, and rehearsals took up a lot of time. By quitting I gave myself more room to breathe and did something that was more flexible, Math League, and not only is it a good club but it is going to really stand out to colleges when they see that I was a part of that club.
I agree that if something scares you it usually is worth doing. It's somehting that you can push through and you may even become a better person once you get through it.
DeleteHow does quitting differ from failing?
ReplyDeleteQuitting is a conscious decision you make. You analyze they things in front of you and chose which one will work best for you. You realize that you’re at a dead-end or it’s not worth it to go through the dip. Failing means your dream is over and you give up. You have no other options so you have to quit.
What are the three questions to ask yourself before quitting? Which one do you think is the most important? Explain
The three questions you should ask yourself before quitting are; am I panicking, who am I trying to impress. and what sort of measurable progress am I making. I think the most important one is the last question. I you are pushing through and making forward progress keep on going. But if you get to a standstill for a long time or if you are actually going backwards I think it may be time for a change. You are wasting your valuable time just sitting there doing nothing while you could go out and find something else.
What do you think of his line, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try"? Is this a good thing? Explain.
I really like the line, “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try". I think everyone should try something they’re scared of. I’m not saying you should make stupid choices but people should branch out and try new things. People need to break out of their comfort zones and maybe they will come up with something new.
1. Of the times Godin listed when it is okay to quit, I can most relate to quitting when facing a cliff. I quit hockey after 10th grade, because I realized that after senior year, it would be over, and I'd have put in all that time towards something that has little to no long-term benefits. So I quit and it made getting good grades much easier, as well as opened up at least a little me time where I could do other things that I enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHow does quitting differ from failing?: First and foremost, quitting is a conscious decision, failure is a result of reaching a limit or restriction of some sort. Failure should only happen when you're doing something that you want very badly. If you work until failure on something that you could care less about, you are wasting your time and effort. Quitting is the opposite, you should not quit things in which you are striving toward a coveted, rewarding goal. Only quit those whose ends do not justify their means.
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try: Many people go through life slowly and steadily, never taking any real risks. No one successful ever went through life that way (unless they were just extremely lucky. If you try new things and push your boundaries, it is likely going to be the only way you'll make a breakthrough in life. You need to contemplate why you are scared of something though, so don't take the sentence too literally (don't go wrestle a crocodile just because it scares you).