When Being a Good Quitter is Actually Smart

Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Scott Smith

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

3.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes When Being a Good Quitter is Actually Smart May 5, 2025 | Episode 5086 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away from what's not working. In this episode, Scott challenges the conventional wisdom that "quitters never win" and explores when quitting might be the smartest choice you can make. If you've ever felt trapped by something you started but no longer brings you joy, this episode will permit you to reconsider. Featured Story Scott almost set another "what was I thinking?" goal but stopped himself just in time. This leads to a robust conversation about our identity and how it can trap us in situations long after they stop serving us. Scott shares why being a "good quitter" isn't about taking the easy way out—it's about having the wisdom to recognize when something isn't sustainable and making the brave choice to change direction. Key Takeaways Quitting isn't always a sign of weakness—sometimes it's the wisest choice you can make when something isn't working. Your identity often fights against quitting because you've been conditioned to "finish what you start," even when it's making you miserable. Listen closely to your inner voice when it's screaming that something needs to end—it's usually right. Memorable Quotes "It is good to be a quitter—probably nobody's told you that." "Being a good quitter isn't an excuse. It should never be an option for making things easier." "Sometimes you start, and you should never have done it. And sometimes it was a great idea, and then it wasn't." Scott's Three-Step Approach Pay attention to your inner voice when it warns you that something isn't sustainable. Recognize when your progress has you going in circles or has completely stopped. Use wisdom to determine if quitting is the braver choice than continuing. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [email protected] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook #GoodQuitter #WhenToQuit #IdentityShift #DailyBoost #PersonalGrowth #StrategicQuitting #BreakingPatterns #MindsetReset #PermissionToQuit #MoveForward #WisdomOverPerseverance #CourageToChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.7	Okay, so I almost did it.
0:36.5	I almost did it again.
0:37.3	I've done this before. You probably have two. I almost nearly set a goal. Almost. I was almost going to do it. And I almost went after it. I sprung into massive action mode. And then I said, well, wait a second. I'm not sure if I'm going to be happy, so I stopped. Fortunately, just in time.
0:57.3	I did not want another, what was I thinking goal.
0:58.1	Have you ever done that?
0:59.6	Sometimes it's better to quit.
1:02.0	I know you're not trained to quit, but we'll talk about that today, okay?
1:02.5	Why not?
1:03.6	Let's go there.
1:04.0	It's okay.
1:14.8	It is a positive boost. The world is a wonky place. So you need somebody who's going to kind of say,
1:19.5	hey, hey, come on, let's go. Let's reset that mindset. Let's get some action going. Come on. You can do it.
1:27.8	If you're in a funk, let's turn it into funky. And in the great words of Al Kilmer, Doc Holiday, I'll be your Huckleberry.
1:30.8	The greatest movie lines of all time, isn't it?
1:32.2	No doubt about that.
1:32.5	How you doing?
1:33.3	My name is Scott Smith.
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