Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP032: 15 Ways To Resist The Urge To Quit!

Resistance is the enemy of progress. Resistance according to Steven Pressfield, who wrote the famous book based on this very subject called The War of Art, describes it as:

Resistance is described in a mythical fashion as a universal force that has one sole mission: to keep things as they are. Pressfield claims that Resistance does not have a personal vendetta against anyone, rather it is simply trying to accomplish its only mission.

Today I will bring you 15 ways to resist the urge to quit. This is different than the resistance itself as when you give into resistance, you end up doing just that: Quitting!!! And today I will show you 15 was to not quit by resisting the resistance.

Quote of the week: I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

Muhammad Ali

Points covered:

1. Fear of Failure- or is it fear of success? Something to think about. Sometime you may feel afraid to succeed because you don't now if you can keep up with your success.

• Resist Quitting by:
• Reframe failure as a learning opportunity.
• Set small, achievable goals to build confidence.
• Celebrate progress, not just the end result.

2. Lack of Motivation

• Resist Quitting by:
• Identify your "why" and keep it visible.
• Use rewards as incentives for completing milestones.
• Create routines that make motivation less necessary.

3. Overwhelm

• Resist Quitting by:
• Prioritize tasks and focus on one thing at a time.
• Use time management techniques, like Pomodoro.
• Take breaks to prevent burnout and regain focus.

4. Impatience

• Resist Quitting by:
• Remind yourself that good things take time.
• Focus on consistent effort rather than quick results.
• Track small wins to visualize growth over time.

5. Lack of Clear Goals

• Resist Quitting by:
• Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
• Break down long-term goals into short-term actions.
• Visualize success and remind yourself of the bigger picture.

6. Perfectionism

• Resist Quitting by:
• Accept that "done" is better than "perfect."
• Focus on progress, not perfection.
• Set realistic expectations for yourself and your work.

7. Negative Self-Talk

• Resist Quitting by:
• Replace negative thoughts with affirmations or positive statements.
• Practice self-compassion; be kind to yourself.
• Challenge irrational beliefs and fears.

8. Lack of Support

• Resist Quitting by:
• Seek out mentors, peers, or a supportive community.
• Join groups or forums where you can find encouragement.
• Create an accountability system with a partner or group.

9. Comparison to Others

Resist Quitting by:

• Focus on your own journey and progress.
• Limit exposure to social media if it triggers comparison.
• Remember that success is personal and varies for everyone.

10. Lack of Immediate Results

• Resist Quitting by:
• Acknowledge that success is often a long-term process.
• Shift focus to the process rather than the outcome.
• Set short-term benchmarks to stay motivated.

11. Fear of Success

• Resist Quitting by:
• Visualize how you'll handle success in positive ways.
• Break success into manageable steps to reduce anxiety.
• Seek support to handle the pressures of success.

12. Procrastination

• Resist Quitting by:
• Use tools like task lists or time-blocking to stay on track.
• Set deadlines and stick to them to create urgency.
• Remove distractions and create an environment conducive to focus.

13. Self-Doubt

• Resist Quitting by:
• Write down past accomplishments to remind yourself of your capabilities.
• Surround yourself with people who believe in you.
• Focus on actions you can control to build confidence.

14. Burnout

• Resist Quitting by:
• Schedule regular breaks and downtime to recharge.
• Adjust your workload to avoid overextending yourself.
• Engage in activities that nurture your mental and physical well-being.

15. Fear of Rejection

• Resist Quitting by:
• Understand that rejection is part of growth and not a personal failure.
• Treat rejection as feedback to improve your approach.
• Keep trying different paths until you find what works.

Did anything resonate with you? Do you want to explore deeper how I can help you with this topic? If so, reach out to me and let me know. Simply send me an email to edwin@edwinsoler.com and let me know what your question is and how we can connect.

I always offer a free, complementary, no commitment, no credit card needed, no endless follow-ups taking up your time, coaching session where we can explore how I can help you and you can see coaching action for yourself.

If this was your first time am glad you're listening and I hope you can come back for more podcast episodes and feel free to listen to all the previous ones I have. I can't wait to be here with you next week but until then keep closing that 18 inch gap!