<ul><li class="ql-align-center">This is the thing about resistance: If you’re doing what you think you should be doing rather than what you want to do with your whole heart, you are not persisting, you are resisting the truth about who and what you are.</li></ul>

Quit if the cost is too high, if you’re doing it because you feel you owe it to someone, or quit if you don’t love it.

<img width="725" height="350" src="https://podcast-notes-uploads.imgix.net/2021/04/Y2MOTxL3-Tim-ferriss-disclaimer-4.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;fit=scale&amp;h=981&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;wpsize=large" alt=""><UL><LI>Am I “smoking crack” about my own idea or should I quit?</LI><LI>Am I meeting the metrics I originally created?</LI><LI>You may want to quit when things are going okay. For example, on a project where nothing is “wrong,” but where it isn’t getting better in proportion to expectations of the market.</LI></UL>Debbie Millman&nbsp;<UL><LI>This is the thing about resistance: If you’re doing what you think you should be doing rather than what you want to do with your whole heart, you are not persisting, you are resisting the truth about who and what you are.</LI><LI>What scares you more: heartbreak, or rejection? What scares you more: resentment, or rejection? What scares you more: regret, or rejection?</LI><LI>Suffering through something you don’t like is much harder than persisting at something you do.</LI><LI>Are you really that scared of rejection that you will continue to suffer through something you hate?</LI></UL>Adam Robinson<UL><LI>Quit if the cost is too high, if you’re doing it because you feel you owe it to someone, or quit if you don’t love it.</LI></UL>Chase Jarvis<UL><LI>Look to intuition first, trust your gut.</LI><LI>Then ask two questions: 1. Is it working? 2. Do I still believe in it/is it still bringing me joy?
<UL><LI>If Yes or No for both the answer is clear</LI><LI>If yes for one and no for the other then you need to deeply evaluate if you want to keep going with</LI></UL></LI></UL><UL><LI>Impact is an important criterion:&nbsp;Do you have multiple options to achieve the same goal with different levels of impact? For example, if you value teaching, professorship provides it. However, a moderately successful video can reach far more people than a large classroom.</LI><LI>Having data to be able to assess the proportionate impact of divergent paths before actually having to make the decision is extremely helpful.</LI><LI>Think about what your Plan B is, the better you prepare and work up front the more likely you have a Plan B that might be the best choice for you</LI></UL>This podcast is brought to you by&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="https://www.shopify.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">Shopify</a>.&nbsp;With the help of Shopify, many readers of my blog — first-time business owners — have ended up making millions of dollars each with their side gigs. Back in 2009, I helped create Shopify’s&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="https://www.shopify.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">Build a Business</a>, which is now the world’s largest entrepreneurship competition.The goal of this competition is to entice would-be entrepreneurs to get off the couch and make things happen, and&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="https://www.shopify.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">all you have to do to qualify is open a store on Shopify and start selling</a>.&nbsp;Top sellers in each category then have the exclusive opportunity to learn from mentors and experts like Tony Robbins, Daymond John, Seth Godin, Sir Richard Branson, and me in a location like Necker Island.Listeners to this show can go to&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="https://www.shopify.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">shopify.com/tim</a>&nbsp;to sign up for a free, 30-day trial&nbsp;and gain access to video courses that will help you get started — including “How to Quickly Start a Profitable Dropshipping Store” with Corey Ferreira and some goodies from me.&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="https://www.shopify.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">Check it out at shopify.com/tim today</a>!This podcast is also brought to you by&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="http://99designs.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">99Designs</a>,&nbsp;the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs.I used them to&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="http://99designs.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">rapid prototype the cover</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;The Tao of Seneca, and I’ve also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="http://99designs.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">1-on-1 service</a>. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you’re happy with or your money back.&nbsp;<a title="Link will open in a new window" href="http://www.99designs.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external" dir="ltr">Click this link</a>&nbsp;and get a free $99 upgrade.Give it a test run…

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<ul><li>Am I “smoking crack” about my own idea or should I quit? </li><li>Am I meeting the metrics I originally created? </li><li>You may want to quit when things are going okay. For example, on a project where nothing is “wrong,” but where it isn’t getting better in proportion to expectations of the market. </li> </ul>

Debbie Millman

<ul><li>This is the thing about resistance: If you’re doing what you think you should be doing rather than what you want to do with your whole heart, you are not persisting, you are resisting the truth about who and what you are. </li><li>What scares you more: heartbreak, or rejection? What scares you more: resentment, or rejection? What scares you more: regret, or rejection? </li><li>Suffering through something you don’t like is much harder than persisting at something you do. </li><li>Are you really that scared of rejection that you will continue to suffer through something you hate? </li> </ul>

<ul><li>Quit if the cost is too high, if you’re doing it because you feel you owe it to someone, or quit if you don’t love it. </li> </ul>

<ul><li>Look to intuition first, trust your gut. </li><li>Then ask two questions: 1. Is it working? 2. Do I still believe in it/is it still bringing me joy? <ul><li>If Yes or No for both the answer is clear </li><li>If yes for one and no for the other then you need to deeply evaluate if you want to keep going with </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul><li>Impact is an important criterion: Do you have multiple options to achieve the same goal with different levels of impact? For example, if you value teaching, professorship provides it. However, a moderately successful video can reach far more people than a large classroom. </li><li>Having data to be able to assess the proportionate impact of divergent paths before actually having to make the decision is extremely helpful. </li><li>Think about what your Plan B is, the better you prepare and work up front the more likely you have a Plan B that might be the best choice for you </li> </ul>

This podcast is brought to you by <a href="https://www.shopify.com/tim">Shopify </a>.  With the help of Shopify, many readers of my blog — first-time business owners — have ended up making millions of dollars each with their side gigs. Back in 2009, I helped create Shopify’s <a href="https://www.shopify.com/tim">Build a Business </a> , which is now the world’s largest entrepreneurship competition.

The goal of this competition is to entice would-be entrepreneurs to get off the couch and make things happen, and <a href="https://www.shopify.com/tim">all you have to do to qualify is open a store on Shopify and start selling </a>.  Top sellers in each category then have the exclusive opportunity to learn from mentors and experts like Tony Robbins, Daymond John, Seth Godin, Sir Richard Branson, and me in a location like Necker Island.

Listeners to this show can go to <a href="https://www.shopify.com/tim">shopify.com/tim </a> to sign up for a free, 30-day trial  and gain access to video courses that will help you get started — including “How to Quickly Start a Profitable Dropshipping Store” with Corey Ferreira and some goodies from me. <a href="https://www.shopify.com/tim">Check it out at shopify.com/tim today </a>!

This podcast is also brought to you by <a href="http://99designs.com/tim">99Designs </a>,  the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers . I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs.

I used them to <a href="http://99designs.com/tim">rapid prototype the cover </a> for The Tao of Seneca , and I’ve also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their <a href="http://99designs.com/tim">1-on-1 service </a>. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you’re happy with or your money back. <a href="http://www.99designs.com/tim">Click this link </a> and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run…

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