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The art of quitting to win | Kathryn Sparrow | TEDxDeerfield
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 16:35
Core Argument - The traditional "never quit" mentality can be detrimental, hindering exploration of new paths and strategic changes [3] - Quitting, redefined as a strategic decision to leave a dead-end path, can be a pathway to success [5] - The "Quit to Win" strategy involves assessing, deciding, and pivoting [8] Supporting Evidence - Successful individuals like Steve Jobs and Martha Stewart achieved greatness by quitting previous ventures [6] - Global brands like Nintendo, Samsung, and YouTube initially pursued different products or services before pivoting to their current successful models [6][7] - A Harvard Business Review study indicated that professionals who switched to more meaningful jobs experienced greater work satisfaction [9] - A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that professionals who pivoted mid-career experienced up to 40% greater work satisfaction [9] Practical Application - The "Quit to Win" strategy can be applied to various aspects of life, including relationships, habits, and attitudes [10] - Authenticity is crucial; abandoning one's true voice can lead to failure [11] - It's important to differentiate between strategic quitting and quitting simply because things get difficult [12]
Why quitting is a form of empowerment | Shiori Muto | TEDxAwaji
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-17 16:18
[Applause] When you hear the word quitter, what's the first thing that comes to your mind. I bet it's something negative like loser, failure, coward, lazy, or irresponsibility. For example, they are rage quitters.They are people who get frustrated when things like video games are not going well and quit halfway. Wait, why does this sound familiar to me. Speaking of video games, there is an award gaming winning game called Ghost of Tsushima.If you're a gamer, you might have heard of it. The story is based on ...