Questions to Ask Before You Quit
Questions to Ask Before You Quit
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Growing up, did you ever hear the saying, "Nobody likes a quitter?" Well, what happens when you've exhausted all options, and it really is time to simply cut your losses? This course, from creativity and productivity expert Samantha Bennett, will help you to confidently navigate this exact situation. Sam will help you evaluate if it's time to quit by posing questions for you to reflect upon ahead of the big decision. She shows you how to consider the past, present, and future impacts of continuing forward versus quitting. you'll also learn to reflect on the internal and external influences that may be impacting your ability to make this decision with clarity. Finally, you'll learn to ask questions around yourself and your potential, and how this decision can ultimately help or hurt you throughout your life journey. You'll finish the course ready to confidently approach the one critical question of, "Is it time to quit?"
Syllabus
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Would you do it again? Information is key, and as you move through a process, you learn more. 2m
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Would you stay? Being aware of your emotional state allows you to more appropriately evaluate a path forward. 1m
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Is it hard, or is it harmful? When you feel like quitting or giving up, it's important to consider where your frustrations are stemming from. 2m
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What are your YES and NO voices saying? You likely have a voice in your head telling you to persevere through the challenge. 3m
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What values are influencing you? With your different perspectives and the decision you're weighing, it's likely for the decision to be influenced by your values. 2m
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Could money alone solve it? If you had all the money in the world, you'd be able to do anything, right? 2m
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Could people alone solve it? Involving or adding more people could be another way to solve your problem or overcome an obstacle. 3m
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What would be different now? Considering what you would've done differently when reflecting on the past is a helpful tool to evaluate impact. 2m
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How would you feel? Reflecting on how you might feel if you failed or gave up can give you a sense of what's important to you. 2m
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What does this situation remind you of? Contextualizing a situation and the similar elements it shares with past challenges or obstacles can help you identify what specifically might be exciting or challenging for you. 2m
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Who might you be without this problem? If you didn't have this problem or situation, what would alleviating that weight allow you to do instead? 2m
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What if you could make this decision? Considering your potential when it comes to decision making is helpful to zoom out from what's directly in front of you. 1m
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What if this just isn’t a problem? Is this situation or obstacle truly a problem for you? After this lesson, you'll be able to evaluate if what you're facing is genuinely a problem. 2m
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What are your next three steps? Whatever decision you make, it won't be your last one. After this lesson, you'll be able to determine what steps you can plan on taking next. 2m
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Onward and upward Now that you're able to ask yourself these questions, you should feel confident in your ability to evaluate if the time is right to give up. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Sam Bennett
Sam is a keynote speaker, a specialist in creativity and productivity, and the author of the bestselling book Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, which Seth Godin called “an instant classic, essential reading.”
Sam is also the author of Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Her latest book is The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.
Sam Bennett
Author & Keynote Speaker
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
