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Sometimes it's better to GIVE UP than Keep Failing!!

678 sats \ 12 comments \ @BitcoinAbhi 30 May BooksAndArticles

There are people who give up as soon as they suffer their first failure.

And there are people who refuse to give up even after suffering failures repeatedly.

The wise people are those who neither give up too quickly, nor they refuse to give up at the right time.

The key to a happy and successful life is to know when to pursue something and when to give up.

There are many quotes that motivate people to never give up. Here are some of the popular ones.

If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds.” ―Jesse Jackson

Survival can be summed up in three words―never give up. That’s the heart of it really. Just keep trying.” ―Bear Grylls

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” ―Thomas Edison

You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up.” ―Babe Ruth

All these quotes are from the people who have actually achieved great success in life because they refuse to give up.

However, the list of people who made their life miserable and got into depression and even committed suicide because they refuse to give up at the right time is MANY TIMES more.

Before you ask me the basis for making such unpopular and highly demotivating statement, I will give you just two examples

In India, every year more than 5,00,000 young students appear for less than 1000 seats in UPSC Civil Services Examination. At least 20% (100,000)of the students never give up till they become overage (more than 32/37 years old) to write the examination. Please check up what type of life they lead thereafter.

All over the world, according to Forbes, more than 90% startups fails. Even those entrepreneurs who survive remains just ordinary throughout their lives. All these entrepreneurs wanted to become the next Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg (whose quotes we never get tired of reading).

Please ask the opinion of the rest about not giving up and you will know the truth. If you wish to know the truth of anything, don’t rely merely on the statements of 0.001% of people who succeed by following a principle, but also those who did not taste success following the same principles.

It's good to fight your battle, but it is foolish not to give up when the chances of success are too low, or the battle is not worth fighting for.

There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

So, don’t choose to fight a battle which you can’t win, or a battle which can make your life more miserable even if you win it.

It is better to quit such a battle at the right time to live a happy and peaceful life.

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106 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 30 May

Yes, an underrated skill is the combination of intuition and clarity required to decide when to pack it in and when to push on.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi OP 30 May

I think before we abandon a work, we should meet with the mentor of the respective field and take his advice

146 sats \ 6 replies \ @Coinsreporter 30 May

Sometimes it's better we live a life full of uncertainties and flow with the flow. That has been my personal philosophy regarding life. And, I feel like I'm enjoying my life. No goals! Nothing to worry! No promises! No Ambitions!

I believe in the highest ranked Karma philosophy that says—Find in the image.

Also, I would like to call our fellow stackers @siggy47, @Undisciplined, @grayruby, @cryotosensei @k00b @Lux @TomK all men of wisdom as far as life- principles are concerned to shed some light on this.

62 sats \ 5 replies \ @siggy47 30 May

This is a worthy philosophy, but it may go against the values I was raised with. I was taught to work hard towards goals you believe in, and to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I do agree that it would be a waste of your life to work only to pursue material gain.

130 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 30 May

I understand your point of not missing upon the values you were raised with but the above quote doesn't say that you can't/shouldn't pursue goals.

This philosophy attempts to say that we should work (towards a goal) but we shouldn't fret too much about the fruits of the work done.

Have you ever listened about 'The Bhagvat Gita' ('the Gita'), one of the most recognised and revered Hindu scriptures across the globe?

41 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 30 May

I have heard of it. I don't have precise knowledge of it. I'm not saying I necessarily disagree with the quote. I personally have lived this way. I'm just not sure I believe it would be ethically wrong for someone to pursue wealth just for material gain. The person may have grown up poor. Perhaps a family member has serious medical needs, etc. Perhaps the person just really wants to be rich.

65 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 30 May

💯💯💯 Obviously!

The theories given in our scriptures may be ideals for someone but they can't be suited to everyone's needs.

76 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitcoinAbhi OP 30 May

I believe that happiness and love are more important in life than material things. If you are happy, it does not matter whether you have money or not. What do you think?

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 30 May

Beyond the point where you can afford food, clothing, and shelter for yourself and your family, I agree.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 30 May

I see it as a matter of getting your priorities in order, more so than giving up vs persevering.

I may give up on a particular venture, because it is not advancing my life as a whole. However, I don't just give up in an absolute sense. I switch to something else that seems more promising.

As you learn and grow, your goals are going to change and your actions should change accordingly.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi OP 30 May

As you learn and grow, your goals are going to change and your actions should change accordingly

I totally agree with you. People should change with the times and learn to achieve their goals.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bitcoiner1 1 Jun

Just the title, resemble a concept of Stop Loss in trading.

You have to know when to give up.