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Keep Going
It is often said, “starting is easy, but ending well is the problem” and that has always been true. Several people begin with so much enthusiasm, but when things get tough, they are quick to quit.
We all get so excited about starting something, we anticipate a few challenges, and we tell ourselves we are going all out, but like they say, it is easier said than done.
Suddenly, we are hit by messiness, uncertainties and fears and that’s where most people give up. Not because they weren’t capable, or because the goal lost value, but because it just got too hard to keep going.
Life doesn’t always give us a clear warning when we’re close to a breakthrough. Sometimes, it gets louder, more chaotic, and even more discouraging right before something shifts.
You hear the mind playing tricks on you, “You’ve had enough,” and you start to believe that maybe quitting is wisdom at this point. Maybe stopping now will protect your peace. Maybe you’re just not cut out for this.
We don’t always talk about it, but giving up is one of the most seductive temptations out there. It feels like rest. It tells you that you’re choosing yourself. But often, it’s fear wearing self-care clothes. It’s anxiety parading as logic.
The truth is, that many of us give up because we hate the feeling of failing in real time. When something gets hard emotionally, financially, and mentally we assume the struggle is a red flag. We convince ourselves it’s a sign to stop, instead of a sign to grow. But growth, by its very nature, is uncomfortable. That discomfort isn’t an alarm bell, it’s evidence that you’re stretching.
The temptation to quit shows up in different ways for different people. For some, it’s walking out of a relationship after the first real conflict. For others, it’s deleting the business plan after one failed pitch.
No matter what form it takes, the underlying feeling is the same; we just want relief. We want the pressure to stop. But relief is not always resolution. Relief is temporary.
There’s a quiet courage in staying when everything in you wants to run. The people we admire most; artists, athletes, and visionaries didn’t make it because they were lucky. They made it because they refused to quit on the days that almost broke them.
That same courage lives in all of us, but we rarely tap into it until it’s the only option left. Maybe it’s time we stopped waiting for miracles and started trusting the power of persistence. Because sometimes, the only difference between people who succeed and those who don’t is simply who held on longer.
It helps to remember your “why.” When you want to quit, remind yourself why you started. Speak it out loud. Write it on sticky notes. Make it your phone wallpaper if you have to. Because when the reasons are visible, the temptations lose some of their power. And when you do get tired, rest. Don’t quit.
Take a step back if you must, but don’t throw away what you’ve built because of one bad day or even several. Progress often looks like tiny, unimpressive steps that only make sense in hindsight.
The temptation to give up is universal. Everyone has heard that voice. You’re not weak for feeling it. You’re human. But when that voice comes, try talking back. Remind yourself of what’s true, not just what’s loud. On the other side not giving up is something stronger than success; self-respect, and that’s worth holding on to.
If you’ve been following us through this journey of Temptations, know this, we’re not here to judge your struggles, we’re here to walk through them with you. And if this episode feels like it found you at the right time, maybe that’s your sign. You’re closer than you think.
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