Don't quit now

This weekend I was reminded of the concept that if you give up you might be quitting one step away from succeeding. The idea is used to encourage people to keep trying because they might succeed. What they never mention is that you might be just wasting your time and you might be better served by trying a different idea.

One of the big reasons I don't like this concept is that it keeps gamblers gambling. They can't quit now, they could be one step away from winning their money back! Or losing their mortgage payment. Yes it is true that you could be one step away from succeeding but it is also true that you might not be.

In deciding to continue or quit the amount of money or effort you have put into something is irrelevant. The only thing that is important is given what you know now and where you are now, what is the best path to take. The money and effort already spent is gone, don't worry about it. And don't let wishful thinking or the fear of possible future regret keep you on a losing path. Make your decision on the now.