The Fascinating Difference Between Letting Go and Quitting

If you had parents who tried to instill you with positive values, you probably heard things like "You've got to honor your commitments" and "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." It's no surprise that people with this type of mindset are far more likely to succeed than those who give up.

It's the old story of the grasshopper and the ant. But nothing is true 100% of the time. Sometimes it is better to walk away. So, how you do know when to say when?

A long time ago, I gave up on rules. I learned that there are exceptions to everything. To figure out what to do, I began to use effectiveness as my ruler. "Effective" means what works for this situation. Using this as a guide removes any judgment from walking away from situations and may make it easier to move on.