What If Quitting Isn’t Failure?

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!This Episode Is About Quitting. Stay With Us.We've all heard it: "Keep calm and carry on." But what if pushing through isn’t always the brave choice?In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Ryan and Vic explore the cultural obsession with grit—and why staying isn’t always strength. They unpack the psychology of sunk cost fallacy, the fear of regret, and the identity crisis that quitting can spark. Then, they share personal stories of walking away from big dreams and how those decisions led to the lives they actually wanted.You’ll hear about:Why we romanticize perseverance—and why that can hurt usThe difference between quitting and choosing againReal-life examples of bold pivots that paid offCoaching tools to help you decide when it’s time to let goReflection prompts + journal questions included.—References:Psychology Today: Recognizing the sunk cost fallacy may help you cut your lossesHBR: How Susceptible Are You to the Sunk Cost Fallacy?This links to the following episodes:Go Coach Yourself: Why is "What Do You Want?" Such a Tough Question?Hosts:Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoachingVic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk