“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” You’ve heard that. I’ve heard that. You’ve said that. I’ve said that. It’s just not true. Sometimes the only way to win is to quit. Quit something with gusto. Quit on purpose. Quit a thing that needs quitting and quit it right now. Here’s a few ideas to get you started.
1. Pessimism: The reality you expect is the one you will lean into. So stop expecting everything to suck.
2. Eating out: Make a meal. Gather around your own table. Shop for groceries. Plan and do it. You are spending an insane amount of money on restaurants right now. You’ll save hundreds of dollars a month.
3. Whining: No one likes a whiner—not to be confused for someone who has actually had something terrible happen. Stop whining. Work harder. Stop being passive aggressive. Just be aggressive in your desire to make life better wherever you are. You’ll win your life.
4. Flying solo: Flying an airplane only works because of the unique way air pressure, friction, and gravity come together to make it all happen. Life is a lot like that. Sure you can breathe, eat, work, and spend money alone, but that’s not really living. That, my friend, is existing. Invite some people into your life, get the right people, and it will be better than you can even begin to imagine.