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“learning that quitting is much harder than suffering”
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What It Means
The long-term emotional pain of giving up is worse than temporary physical or mental discomfort
Why It Matters
Reframes difficult moments as temporary suffering vs permanent regret
When It's True
When facing temporary obstacles on path to meaningful goals
When It's Risky
When continuing could cause serious injury or when the goal is no longer worthwhile
How to Apply
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During difficult moments, compare temporary pain to permanent regret
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Prepare mentally for the hardest parts of your journey
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Use past examples of regret to motivate current persistence
Example Scenario
“Entrepreneur considering shutting down startup during difficult period remembers this principle and pushes through to eventual success.”