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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing
From the course: Management Tips
Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing
I think the idea of quitting is a little misunderstood. It's considered almost universally negative. Nobody wants to be called a quitter. While it's true that sometimes you need to dig down deep and find new resolve to keep moving forward, it's also true that sometimes stopping one professional activity in order to refocus on others is precisely the smart thing to do. You have to know the difference between quitting and refocusing. Quitting might be an act of laziness, or a sign of selfishness. But sometimes it's brilliant. Think of it this way. When people play the stock market, which do they care more about? The performance of one particular stock, or the performance of their overall portfolio? It's the overall portfolio. Sometimes they have to remove some stocks from the portfolio while adding others. Your career is exactly the same. Your portfolio of goals and projects will change over time. While pursuing your goals things happen you never planned or imagined. Unexpected work…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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