Tag Archives: Quitting

Make Life Easier By Not Deciding

Posted on January 23, 2012 by AJ Kessler

When starting something, whether it’s an exercise routine or a new sleep schedule, or quitting something, like cigarettes or whiskey, conventional wisdom says to do it slowly.  Cut back, or build up, gradually.  Eat 100 less calories each day, or … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Beginning

Posted on October 15, 2011 by AJ Kessler

The problem with starting any new creative endeavor is that you’re going to suck at it.  Even when you become a professional, depending on your field, most of your work is still going to suck. There’s a terrible irony at … Continue reading →

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When To Finish

Posted on October 11, 2011 by AJ Kessler

We talked last week about the importance of quitting.  Now, not paradoxically, we should talk about when to finish. Mastery is important.  It not only makes you a master of something, it teaches you how to learn and it builds … Continue reading →

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Quit

Posted on October 8, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Stephen Dubner, author of Freakonomics, also runs podcast by the same name.  He recently put out an episode titled “The Upside of Quitting” that was full of interesting thoughts.  Full transcript here, and my favorite quote below. “A quitter never … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Easiest To Quit At The Beginning

Posted on August 3, 2011 by AJ Kessler

When I was a freshman in high school I decided to join the water polo team.  Mind you, I had never played water polo, and I was never on a swim team or anything, but it looked like fun and … Continue reading →

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