“I’m no quitter” seems a silly thing to say. I embrace quitting when it is time to let go. I am never married to an imperative that no longer serves me. The thought that “I’m no quitter” challenges me to hang on to something that no longer serves me without care for myself.

The tarot card Eight of Cups shows a man walking away from his emotional and personal riches. Why would anyone do that?

One possibility is the job with the golden handcuffs: a good salary and great benefits surrounded by soul-sucking or lackluster work. Or how about that relationship that you keep waiting to get better? You might tell yourself that you don’t want to give up on them while possibly giving up on yourself.

Knowing when to persist and when to let go is crucial to personal growth and success. “I’m no quitter” can sometimes be counterproductive if it leads to holding onto something that no longer serves your best interest or contributes to personal growth.

Recognizing when to release and move on requires a level of self-awareness and adaptability that can lead to greater fulfillment and success in the long run. It’s about being flexible enough to reassess situations and goals and courageous enough to make necessary changes. So, embracing quitting when it’s time to let go can be a sign of strength and wisdom rather than weakness.

Let’s talk about how you can become a quitter. I’m here to help.

Mary