Issue # 07

Hey ,

“Quitting is stepping away when you’ve given something a fair shot—and it’s still not serving you.”

— Jay Papasan (paraphrased)

There’s a meaningful distinction between giving up and quitting.

Giving up is stepping away too soon—abandoning something without giving it a real chance.

Quitting, however, is a decision made after you've put in the effort, assessed the situation with clarity, and realized it’s not working anymore.

But here’s the twist: human brains are wired to protect our choices. We tend to double down, seeing only evidence that confirms our past decisions—this is known as resulting. That’s why it’s hard to tell in the moment whether persistence is wise or merely stubborn.

The wise path is simple: ask, “Have I given this a fair chance to work?” If yes—and it still isn’t aligning—quitting may be the most powerful move you can make.

The ONE Question:

What commitment or habit have I given enough effort to fully judge—and what would it look like if I consciously chose to quit it or adapt it with intention?

To Extraordinary Results,

Stuart Hyslop

The ONE Thing Guy

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