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startups are a long-term game. sticking with it over the long run can deliver an outsized impact - or maybe, if you don't pivot, you've just wasted your time. So some form of "quitting" - evolving, pivoting, adjusting the strategy - might be necessary no matter what!

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Very interesting topic Tom. One that people think about all the time. Knowing when to call it quits and when to dig in deeper is definitely different for everyone and their unique situation. That being said, Time only flows in one direction and ultimately understanding its value and deciding where to place your bets can be an extremely rewarding or incredibly challenging decision with lasting perceived consequences.

Certainly easier said than done for many, I deeply believe in following your heart and doing what you love. If you wake up in the morning and dread looking in the mirror, take a leap of faith and make a change. If you are one of the lucky ones out there that gets up and your passion drives you to dive deeper and shoot for more with the people that surround you, then bravo and you are going places. Do what you love, treat others the way you want to be treated, and eventually you find that your can move the needle and Thrive not just survive. Every day is a new opportunity to move the needle!

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Great perspective, Freddy. I think the "sunk cost fallacy" really comes to play for a lot of people and ends up hurting their prospects at both financial success and happiness.

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