When to Quit

On the table today: quitting. Is it unequivocally bad? As children, we were taught never to quit, or falter in our convictions, especially when pursuing a path laid out by our parents. But as we age, the circumstances surrounding this once controversial action have increased in complexity. We discuss when to quit, why you might want to, and the potential upsides.

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