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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 42 MIN

Quitters Might Actually Win with Courtney Clark

from Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney · host Anne Bonney

What if "Never Give Up" is terrible advice?(watch this full interview on YouTube.  https://youtu.be/6ROfazVZBco)We've all heard it: Quitters never win. Winners never quit.But what if hanging on too long is actually what's holding you back?In this fascinating conversation, resilience researcher, change strategist and keynote speaker Courtney Clark (https://courtneyclark.com/)  shares why adaptability, (NOT POSITIVITY!) is the real secret to thriving in this uncertain world.After surviving cancer four times and discovering a life-threatening brain aneurysm, Courtney learned that resilience isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about knowing when to persevere, when to change direction, and how to create a new path forward. In this episode: Why adaptability beats positivity  The surprising downside of grit  When "never give up" becomes bad advice  How to know when it's time to change course Why successful people quit more often than you might think  The difference between goals and plans  How to stop chasing someone else's definition of success  Why every "yes" is a "no" to something else (this was my favorite part!)If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, overcommitted, or afraid to change direction, this episode might be exactly what you need.Because sometimes the fastest path forward starts with letting go. Want more from Courtney?  It's all on her website!  https://courtneyclark.com/GRAB A FREE CHAPTER OF HER BOOK at https://shortcutbook.comCourtney Clark is the luckiest unlucky person in the world. After witnessing the terrorist attacks of September 11th from her office just 18 blocks north, she thought she had escaped unscathed. She had no idea the events of 9/11 would cause her to develop cancer for the first time a few years later.Her experiences caused her to become a recognized resilience strategist and speaker whose national research studies reveal insights into how modern teams face change.She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and three dogs, all of whom she found at the Humane Society… including the husband.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

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What if "Never Give Up" is terrible advice? (watch this full interview on YouTube. https://youtu.be/6ROfazVZBco) We've all heard it: Quitters never win. Winners never quit. But what if hanging on too long is actually what's holding you back? In this fascinating conversation, resilience researcher, change strategist and keynote speaker Courtney Clark (https://courtneyclark.com/) shares why adaptability, (NOT POSITIVITY!) is the real secret to thriving in this uncertain world. Aft...

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