Embracing Your Failure Tolerance: Shifting Perspectives on Quitting
Welcome to another edition of our monthly mini audio courses!
Do you feel shame or get the ick when you think about quitting a project, leaving your current role, or deciding to end a relationship? Welcome to the club!
We’ve all been there and that’s why in this episode we’re getting into the nitty gritty of what it means to “quit” something.
Covered in this episode:
Is quiet quitting really a symptom of burnout, or a generational shift?
All of the things that we’ve “quit” at Holisticism
How increasing your failure tolerance can shift your perspective on new beginnings and endings
Dissecting the sunk cost fallacy, regret minimization framework, and the illusion of "pivoting"
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Mental models that keep people stuck in situations they don't thrive in, and how to determine if it's time to quit and move on
New ways to think about leaving something behind
Quitting and how it relates to their experiences in the creative arts
Quitting as a means of steering the ship in a different direction, rather than imploding or exploding it
The concept of "quiet quitting"
GFU Podcast creation and decision-making
The importance of longevity in creative endeavors
Evaluating the cost-benefit analysis of staying in a situation versus changing, including the opportunity cost of not taking action
The potential benefits of making a change, such as personal growth or increased earning potential
Michelle’s past patterns of self-sabotage in relationships and work, recognizing the importance of acknowledging and working through these issues
The influence of social pressures and the need to redefine what we value in our relationships and personal growth
Giving friends and yourself more credit in difficult moments
Lending the benefit of the doubt to others, temporarily and with no cost, to see what happens and learn from the outcome
Pivoting vs quitting in decision-making
Exploring different vocations and fields throughout one’s lifetime, rather than sticking to one thing
Viewing life as a school where people can learn and grow through various experiences
Burnout and the importance of reassessing goals and projects regularly to avoid extreme thinking and prevent burnout
Building reassessment into one's life through regular check-ins, such as every new moon or full moon, to ensure goals align with desired destiny
Reassessing goals and priorities in times of burnout
Interconnectedness and dependent origination in Buddhism, and how it relates to quitting or pausing something
Having a symbolic goodbye for a project, such as a funeral or a post-mortem review, to mark its closure and reflect on lessons learned
Taking time for reflection and integration, even if it's just an hour or two, to process the project and its impact on one's life
Reflecting on past experiences, especially relationships, to fully move on and avoid holding onto anger or resentment
Making space for mourning and honoring the past, rather than letting it sneak up on you in the future
Balancing work and passion, and the importance of making space for creativity and connection in life
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